Rhode Island § 10-9-26 - Habeas Corpus
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§ 10-9-26. Habeas Corpus
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-9-26
§ 10-9-26. Precept after disobedience of writ.
Upon the refusal or neglect of the person to whom the writ of habeas corpus is directed, the court may also issue a precept to any officer, or other person designated in the writ, commanding him or her to bring immediately before the court the person for whose benefit the writ of habeas corpus was issued, and the prisoner shall be thereupon discharged, bailed or remanded, in like manner as if he or she had been brought in upon the writ of habeas corpus.
History of Section.
C.P.A. 1905, § 675; G.L. 1909, ch. 305, § 24; G.L. 1923, ch. 356, § 24; G.L. 1938,
ch. 584, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 10-9-26.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 10-9-26
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 10-9-26 cover?
Section 10-9-26 ("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 § 10-9-26?
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