KRS 419.020: Issuance of writs.

The writ of habeas corpus shall be issued upon petition on behalf of anyone showing by

affidavit probable cause that he is being detained without lawful authority or is being

imprisoned when by law he is entitled to bail. The writ may be issued by any Circ uit

Judge on any day at any time and his power to issue such writs shall be coextensive with

the Commonwealth.