Michigan Laws 600.4304 – Habeas corpus; power to issue writ
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The writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of detention, or an order to show cause why the writ should not issue, may be issued by the following:
(1) The supreme court, or a justice thereof.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.4304
- 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.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
(2) The court of appeals, or a judge thereof.
(3) The circuit courts, or a judge thereof.
(4) The municipal courts of record, including but not limited to the recorder’s court of the city of Detroit, common pleas court, or a judge thereof.
(5) The district courts, or a judge thereof.