Thurston County Sheriff's Office

Habeas Corpus
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS

INTAKE FORM (Updated 01 June 2006)

 RCW: 7.36 http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?fuseaction=chapterdigest&chapter=7.36

  1. Before accepting a Writ of Habeas Corpus, our office requires the following paperwork:
  • Original or certified plus 3 copies of the Writ.
  • Petition for the Writ
  • Order to Issue writ of habeas corpus
  • Warrant in aid of Writ of Habeas corpus.
  1. Deposit of $250.00 payable to Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, for execution of the Writ.
  2. Completion of Sheriff’s Office, missing child information questionnaire.
    (This is to assist in the investigation and recovery of the child)

4. Photographs – if available

If you have any questions please call the Civil Division at 360-786-5534 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.