Rhode Island § 10-9-17 - Habeas Corpus
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§ 10-9-17. Habeas Corpus
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-9-17
§ 10-9-17. Denial of facts in return or statement — Hearing of evidence.
The party imprisoned or restrained may deny any of the facts set forth in the return or statement and may allege any other facts that may be material in the case, and the court shall proceed in a summary way to examine the causes of imprisonment or restraint and to hear the evidence that may be produced by any person interested and authorized to appear, both in support of the imprisonment or restraint and against it, and thereupon to dispose of the party as law and justice shall require.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 666; G.L. 1909, ch. 305, § 15; G.L. 1923, ch. 356, § 15; G.L. 1938,
ch. 584, § 15; G.L. 1956, § 10-9-17.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 10-9-17
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 10-9-17 cover?
Section 10-9-17 ("Habeas Corpus") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 10-9-17?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 10-9-17 apply to my situation?
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