What does a petition for a writ of habeas corpus look like for psychiatric holds?

[Andromeda424]

Jurisdiction

Michigan

What does a petition for a writ of habeas corpus look like for psychiatric holds in a medical facility in Michigan? There seems to be very limited information on the internet about this, as pretty much all the resources tend to focus entirely on a prison setting, with few focusing on jail settings. I've also read documents that say habeas corpus does apply to people detained in medical facilities, so what would a petition for a writ look like? Is there a place I could read examples? Thank you.

 

[Zigner]

You're not finding much because you're looking in the wrong place. Here is the information you would need: Michigan Legislature - Act 258 of 1974

 

[army judge]

What does a petition for a writ of habeas corpus look like for psychiatric holds in a medical facility in Michigan?

The "greatest of the great writs" resemble each other.

Their appearance varies across the states/territories versus the federal courts.

what would a petition for a writ look like?

It matters NOT the location of the petitioner prison, jail, mental health hospital, medical facility, etc...

What matters, as far as the great writ's appearance, is if you file it in state or federal court.

There are thousands of examples all across the 'net that any of the search engines will display.

Try these phrases:

Examples of habeas corpus cases

Samples of habeas corpus writs


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The writ of habeas corpus—Latin for "you have the body"—is known as "the Great Writ." It generally is a procedural remedy commanding a custodian, such as a sheriff, to bring a detained party, such as a prisoner, before the court to show cause for the detainment and to prove whether the detainment is lawful or justified.