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Post-Conviction Habeas Corpus

W. Va. Code § 53-4A-1— Right to habeas corpus for post-conviction review; jurisdiction; when contention deemed finally adjudicated or waived; effect upon other remedies
W. Va. Code § 53-4A-2— Petition; contents thereof; supreme court may prescribe form of petition, verification and writ; duties of clerk
W. Va. Code § 53-4A-3— Refusal of writ; granting of writ; direction of writ; how writ made returnable; duties of clerk, Attorney General and prosecuting attorney
W. Va. Code § 53-4A-4— Inability to pay costs, etc.; appointment of counsel; obtaining copies of record or records in criminal proceedings or in a previous proceeding or proceedings to secure relief; payment of all costs and expenses; adjudging of costs
W. Va. Code § 53-4A-5— Service of writ
W. Va. Code § 53-4A-6— Return; pleadings; amendments
W. Va. Code § 53-4A-7— Denial of relief; hearings; evidence; record; judgment
W. Va. Code § 53-4A-8— Powers of judges or judge in vacation
W. Va. Code § 53-4A-9— Judicial review; disposition of petitioner pending appeal
W. Va. Code § 53-4A-10— Construction; repeal
W. Va. Code § 53-4A-11— Severability