§ 12-26-2-1 Habeas corpus
§ 12-26-2-2 Notice of hearings; receipt of copies of petitions or orders; presence at hearings; application of section
§ 12-26-2-3 Testimony and witnesses; application of section
§ 12-26-2-4 Change of judge; venue not to change; application of section
§ 12-26-2-5 Representation by counsel; appointment; proof required by petitioner
§ 12-26-2-6 Participation in proceedings or assisting in detention or care of individual; immunity from liability
§ 12-26-2-7 Child’s advocate; immunity from civil liability
§ 12-26-2-8 Detention or commitment; rights not affected
§ 12-26-2-9 Refusal to admit; transfer to division
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 12 > Article 26 > Chapter 2 - Rights of Persons

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.