NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT — HABEAS CORPUS

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

G.S. 17-1 et seq. · Can be filed pro se by an incarcerated person or by counsel. Fill in and download a court-ready PDF instantly.
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01 PETITIONER INFORMATION
This form may be filed by the incarcerated person (pro se) or by counsel. Only Petitioner Name is required. All other fields are optional for pro se filers but are recommended.
02 CASE INFORMATION
03 RESPONDENT (CUSTODIAN)
04 GROUNDS FOR ILLEGAL DETENTION
05 STATEMENT OF FACTS
06 RELIEF REQUESTED
07 PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
If filed pro se, enter Petitioner's name and address only. If filed by counsel, enter all attorney information. All fields except the filer name are optional for pro se filers.

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HABEAS CORPUS — KEY RULES

  • Habeas corpus is available to any person restrained of liberty — G.S. 17-1
  • Filed in Superior Court of the county where the petitioner is detained
  • Can be filed pro se — no attorney required
  • For post-conviction relief, consider a MAR (G.S. 15A-1411) instead — it has broader grounds
  • Federal habeas (28 U.S.C. § 2254) may be available after exhausting state remedies
  • Court must act promptly — G.S. 17-14 requires swift response to the writ

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 17-1Habeas corpus available
G.S. 17-3Who may apply
G.S. 17-4Illegal restraint grounds
G.S. 17-14Return; hearing
G.S. 17-38Discharge or remand
28 U.S.C. § 2254Federal habeas (state prisoners)

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