On the hearing of any habeas corpus, it is the duty of the court who hears the same to examine the witnesses aforesaid, and such other witnesses as the prisoner may request, touching any offense named in the warrant of commitment whether or not said offense is technically set out in the commitment.
Source: R.S. p. 254, § 244. G.L. § 849. G.S. § 990. R.S. 08: § 2921. C.L. § 6490. CSA: C. 77, § 5. CRS 53: § 65-1-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 65-1-5.