Alabama § 15-21-1 - Persons Entitled to Prosecute Writ - Generally.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-21-1 — Persons Entitled to Prosecute Writ - Generally., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-21-1. Persons Entitled to Prosecute Writ - Generally.
Any person who is imprisoned or restrained of his liberty in the State of Alabama on any criminal charge or accusation or under any other pretense whatever, except persons committed or detained by virtue of process issued by a court of the United States or by a judge thereof in cases of which such courts have exclusive jurisdiction under the laws of the United States or have acquired exclusive jurisdiction by the commencement of actions in such courts, may prosecute a writ of habeas corpus according to the provisions of this chapter to inquire into the cause of such imprisonment or restraint.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-21-1
What does Code of Alabama § 15-21-1 cover?
Section 15-21-1 ("Persons Entitled to Prosecute Writ - Generally.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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