Pennsylvania · Through 2026-08-03 (Statute Update stamp, 42 Pa.C.S.)

42 Pa.C.S. § 6502: Power to issue writ.

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Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
PART VI ACTIONS, PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER MATTERS GENERALLY
CHAPTER 65 HABEAS CORPUS

(a) General rule.--Any judge of a court of record may issue the writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of detention of any person or for any other lawful purpose.

(b) Venue.--The venue of matters brought under this chapter shall be as prescribed by general rule.

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