Section 6502 - Power to issue writ

42 PA Cons Stat § 6502 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) General rule.--Any judge of a court of record may issue the writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of detention of any person or for any other lawful purpose.

(b) Venue.--The venue of matters brought under this chapter shall be as prescribed by general rule.