Writs of habeas corpus may be made returnable at a certain time, or forthwith, as the case may require. If the writ be returnable at a certain time, such return shall be made and the party shall be produced at the time and place specified therein.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 17-13
When writ returnable
1868-9, c. 116, s. 31; Code, s. 1656; Rev., s. 1830; C.S., s. 2215.
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.