North Carolina § 17-8 - Issuance of writ without application.
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§ 17-8. Issuance of writ without application.
When the appellate division or superior court division, or any judge of either division, has evidence from any judicial proceeding before such court or judge that any person within this State is illegally imprisoned or restrained of his liberty, it is the duty of said court or judge to issue a writ of habeas corpus for his relief, although no application be made for such writ. History (1868-9, c. 116, s. 10; Code, s. 1632; Rev., s. 1826; C.S., s. 2210; 1969, c. 44, s. 42.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 17-8 cover?
Section 17-8 ("Issuance of writ without application.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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