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2021 Georgia Code
Title 9 - Civil Practice
Chapter 14 - Habeas Corpus
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 9-14-7. Return Day for Writ
Universal Citation: GA Code § 9-14-7 (2021)
The return day of the writ of habeas corpus in civil cases shall always be within 20 days after the presentation of the petition therefor. The return day of the writ in criminal cases shall always be within eight days after the presentation of the petition therefor.
(Orig. Code 1863, § 3914; Code 1868, § 3938; Code 1873, § 4014; Code 1882, § 4014; Penal Code 1895, § 1215; Penal Code 1910, § 1296; Code 1933, § 50-107; Ga. L. 1956, p. 374, § 1.)
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 39 Am. Jur. 2d, Habeas Corpus and Postconviction Remedies, §§ 102, 155.
13 Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms, Habeas Corpus, § 165.
C.J.S.- 39A C.J.S., Habeas Corpus, §§ 310, 311.
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