NC General Statutes
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 17-13 (2026)
When writ returnable
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Writs of habeas corpus may be made returnable at a certain time, or forthwith, as the case may require. If the writ be returnable at a certain time, such return shall be made and the party shall be produced at the time and place specified therein. (1868-9, c. 116, s. 31; Code, s. 1656; Rev., s. 1830; C.S., s. 2215.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2020–2020 · leading case: Chavez v. McFadden (N.C. 2020).
Chavez v. McFadden (N.C. 2020). “§§ 17-13, -14, stating whether the individual upon whom the writ is served “has or has not the party in his custody or under his power or restraint” and, if so, “the authority and the cause of such imprisonment or restraint” along with any documents supporting the imprisonment…”
Chavez v. McFadden (N.C. 2020). “§§ 17-13, -14, stating whether the individual upon whom the writ is served “has or has not the party in his custody or under his power or restraint” and, if so, “the authority and the cause of such imprisonment or restraint” along with any documents supporting the imprisonment…”
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