The Court or Judge before whom the writ is returned must, immediately after the return, proceed to hear and examine the return, and such other matters as may be properly submitted to their hearing and consideration.
Cal. Penal Code § 1483
Of the Writ of Habeas Corpus
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case 23 Cal. 3d 412 - People v. Pope (1979)
Most recently applied in 151 Cal. App. 4th 37 - In Re Paul W. (May 2007)
Enacted 1872.
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