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589.20 PROCEEDINGS IN CASE OF SICKNESS OF PETITIONER.
When the petitioner is so sick or infirm that the petitioner would be endangered if brought
before the judge before whom the writ is returnable, the person having the petitioner in custody
may state that fact in the return. If the judge finds that the statement is true, and the return is
otherwise sufficient, the judge shall decide upon the return and dispose of the matter in accordance
with law. The petitioner under this section may appear by attorney and plead to the return as if
present. If the petitioner is illegally imprisoned or restrained of liberty, the judge shall order those
having custody to immediately discharge the petitioner. If the petitioner is legally imprisoned or
restrained and is not entitled to be released on bail, the judge shall dismiss the proceedings.
History: (9758) RL s 4592; 1985 c 265 art 9 s 1; 1986 c 444
When the petitioner is so sick or infirm that the petitioner would be endangered if brought
before the judge before whom the writ is returnable, the person having the petitioner in custody
may state that fact in the return. If the judge finds that the statement is true, and the return is
otherwise sufficient, the judge shall decide upon the return and dispose of the matter in accordance
with law. The petitioner under this section may appear by attorney and plead to the return as if
present. If the petitioner is illegally imprisoned or restrained of liberty, the judge shall order those
having custody to immediately discharge the petitioner. If the petitioner is legally imprisoned or
restrained and is not entitled to be released on bail, the judge shall dismiss the proceedings.
History: (9758) RL s 4592; 1985 c 265 art 9 s 1; 1986 c 444
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