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§ 6502. Power to issue writ

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Part VI. Actions, Proceedings and Other Matters Generally
Chapter 65. Habeas Corpus (Refs & Annos)
42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6502
§ 6502. Power to issue writ
Currentness
(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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1976, July 9, P.L. 586, No. 142, § 2, effective June 27, 1978.
42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6502, PA ST 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6502
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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