Petition for writ of habeas corpus
KRS 202B.260
in effect202B.260. Petition for writ of habeas corpus
At any time, and without notice, a person detained at a facility, or a relative, friend, guardian, representative, or attorney on behalf of such person, may petition for a writ of habeas corpus to question the cause and legality of the detention and request that the Circuit Court issue a writ for release.
Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 147, sec. 25, effective July 13, 1990.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=7540Fetched: 10/20/2026
