What is the test for a writ of habeas corpus?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Jama, D059604, D062197 (Cal. App. 2013):
"When presented with a petition for a writ of habeas corpus, a court must first determine whether the petition states a prima facie case for reliefthat is, whether it states facts that, if true, entitle the petitioner to reliefand also whether the stated claims are for any reason procedurally barred." (People v. Romero (1994) 8 Cal.4th 728, 737.)
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