§ 23-24. Habeas Corpus--Preliminary Consideration of Judicial Authority

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§ 23-24. Habeas Corpus--Preliminary Consideration of Judicial Authority

(a)The judicial authority shall promptly review any petition for a writ of habeas corpus to determine whether the writ should issue. The judicial authority shall issue the writ unless it appears that:

(1) the court lacks jurisdiction;

(2) the petition is wholly frivolous on its face; or

(3) the relief sought is not available.

(b)The judicial authority shall notify the petitioner if it declines to issue the writ pursuant to this rule.