Wash. Rev. Code § 7.36.010

Current through Chapters 1-163 and 165-376 of the 2024 Regular Session

Section 7.36.010 - Who may prosecute writ

Every person restrained of his or her liberty under any pretense whatever, may prosecute a writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of the restraint, and shall be delivered therefrom when illegal.

RCW 7.36.010

Amended by 2011 c 336,§ 185, eff. 7/22/2011.

Code 1881 § 666; 1877 p 138 § 669; 1869 p 156 § 606; 1854 p 212 § 434; RRS § 1063.