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TCA 40-14-308

Habeas corpus proceedings

FELONYFelony

What does this charge mean?

This statute says if a habeas corpus case is filed in a court that doesn't normally have a court reporter, the judge must immediately tell the administrative director, and the administrative director must quickly arrange for a court reporter to record the case. For courts that get many habeas corpus cases, the administrative director can set up reporters without waiting for case-by-case notification.

Penalty Details

ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
In the event a proceeding for the writ of habeas corpus is commenced in any court which has not authorized a court reporter under this part, the judge of that court shall immediately notify the administrative director of the commencement of the proceedings and the administrative director shall immediately arrange for a court reporter to record the proceedings. In courts where habeas corpus proceedings are filed on a recurring basis, the administrative director may make arrangements for reporters without the necessity of case-by-case notification by the judge.
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TCA Section40-14-308