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Form AO242 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.s.c. 2241
What Is Form AO242?
This is a legal form that was released by the United States Courts on September 1, 2017 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is AO242 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
A: AO242 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus is a legal form used to request relief from unlawful imprisonment under 28 U.S.C. 2241.
Q: What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
A: A Writ of Habeas Corpus is a legal document that allows a person who is detained or imprisoned to challenge the legality of their detention.
Q: What is 28 U.S.C. 2241?
A: 28 U.S.C. 2241 is a section of the United States Code that grants federal courts the authority to issue Writs of Habeas Corpus.
Q: Who can file an AO242 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
A: Any person who is in custody under federal jurisdiction and believes their imprisonment is unlawful can file an AO242 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.
Q: What relief can be requested in an AO242 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
A: Relief that can be requested in an AO242 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus includes release from custody, a new trial, or a reduction in sentence.
Form Details:
- Released on September 1, 2017;
- The latest available edition released by the United States Courts;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
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