202A.151 Writ of habeas corpus.
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<![CDATA[202A.151 Writ of habeas corpus. At any time, and without notice, a person detained at a facility, or a relative, friend, <br>guardian, representative, or attorney on behalf of such person, may petition for a writ of <br>habeas corpus to question the cause and legality of such detention and request that the <br>Circuit Court issue a writ for release. Effective: July 1, 1982 <br>History: Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 445, sec. 16, effective July 1, 1982. <br>Legislative Research Commission Note. This section was enacted in 1982 Acts, Chapter 445, which contains the following language in Section 45 of that Act: "This <br>Act shall become effective on July 1, 1982." The Ky. Constitution, in Section 55, <br>requires that a reason be set forth for the emergency. However, no reason is set forth <br>in this Act. The effective date for 1982 Acts with no emergency provision is July 15, <br>1982. ]]>