7.36.010 Who may prosecute writ.

WA Rev Code § 7.36.010 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 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.

[ 2011 c 336 § 185; Code 1881 § 666; 1877 p 138 § 669; 1869 p 156 § 606; 1854 p 212 § 434; RRS § 1063.]