Sec. 4322. The term "prisoner", as used in connection with habeas corpus, means the person on whose behalf the writ is issued, such as an inmate of a penal or mental institution, the child whose custody is sought, and other persons alleged to be restrained of their liberty.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.4322
Habeas corpus; “prisoner” defined
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 139 Mich. App. 647 - St Mary's Hospital v. Saginaw County (1984)
Most recently applied in 139 Mich. App. 647 - St Mary's Hospital v. Saginaw County (December 1984)
1961, Act 236, Eff
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