North Dakota § 32-22-08 - Writ of habeas corpus - Form

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§ 32-22-08. Writ of habeas corpus - Form

Every writ of habeas corpus issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be in substantially the following form: State of North Dakota ) ) ss. County of _______________ ) The state of North Dakota to the sheriff of _________ etc. (or to _________): You are hereby commanded to have _______________ by you imprisoned and detained, as is alleged, together with the time and cause of such imprisonment and detention, by whatever name the said _______________ shall be called or charged, before _______________, judge of the district court, (or before the district or supreme court, as the case may be), at _______________ (naming the place), on _______________ (naming the date), (or immediately upon the receipt of this writ), to do and receive what shall then and there be considered concerning the said _______________, and have you then and there this writ. Witness, etc. Such writ must be endorsed "By the Habeas Corpus Act", and if issued by the court, it shall be under the seal of the court, and if by the judge, it shall be under the judge's hand.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 32-22-08

What does North Dakota Century Code § 32-22-08 cover?

Section 32-22-08 ("Writ of habeas corpus - Form") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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