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§ 3-701. Authority to grant writ of habeas corpus

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: December 14, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction--Jurisdiction/Special Causes of Action (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Habeas Corpus (Refs & Annos)
Effective: December 14, 2022
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-701
§ 3-701. Authority to grant writ of habeas corpus
A judge of the circuit court for a county, of the Appellate Court of Maryland, or of the Supreme Court of Maryland has the power to grant the writ of habeas corpus and exercise jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to habeas corpus.

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Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1982, c. 820, § 3; Acts 2023, c. 49, § 6.
Formerly Art. 42, § 1.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-701, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 3-701
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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