Alaska § 12.75.180 - Grounds for warrant in lieu of writ.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 12.75.180 — Grounds for warrant in lieu of writ., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.75.180. Grounds for warrant in lieu of writ.
When it appears to a court authorized to issue the writ of habeas corpus that a person is illegally imprisoned or restrained, and that there is good reason to believe that the person will be carried out of the state or suffer some irreparable injury before the person can be relieved by the issuing of a writ of habeas corpus, a court or judge authorized to issue the writ may issue a warrant reciting the facts, and directed to a peace officer commanding the officer to immediately bring the person before the court to be dealt with according to law.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 12.75.180
What does Alaska Statutes § 12.75.180 cover?
Section 12.75.180 ("Grounds for warrant in lieu of writ.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. 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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