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title: O.C.G.A. § 9-14-6. Form of writ.
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# O.C.G.A. § 9-14-6. Form of writ.

The writ of habeas corpus may be substantially as follows:

IN THE COURT OF COUNTY

STATE OF GEORGIA

A.B., )

Petitioner )

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v. ) Civil action

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C.D., ) File no.

Respondent )

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS

To C.D.:

You are hereby commanded to produce the body of , alleged to be illegally detained by you, together with the cause of the detention, before me on the day of , , at :

.M., then and there to be disposed of as the law directs.

Given under my hand and official signature, this day of , .

Judge

## History

Orig. Code 1863, § 3913; Code 1868, § 3937; Code 1873, § 4013; Code 1882, § 4013; Penal Code 1895, § 1214; Penal Code 1910, § 1295; Code 1933, § 50-106; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 9.