12-2001. Granting of writ The writ of certiorari may be granted by the supreme and superior courts or by any judge thereof, in all cases when an inferior tribunal, board or officer, exercising judicial functions, has exceeded its jurisdiction and there is no appeal, nor, in the judgment of the court, a plain, speedy and […]
12-2002. Application for writ; grant of writ A. An application for a writ of certiorari shall be made on affidavit by the party beneficially interested, and the court may grant the writ with or without notice to the adverse party, or may enter an order to show cause why it should not be granted. B. […]
12-2003. Contents of writ The writ of certiorari shall command the party to whom it is directed to certify fully to the court issuing the writ, at a specified time and place, and to annex to the writ a transcript of the record and proceedings named in the writ, and requiring the party in the […]
12-2004. Stay of proceedings If a stay of proceedings is not intended, the words requiring the stay shall be omitted from the writ. The words may be inserted or omitted in the discretion of the court. If the words are omitted, the power of the inferior court or officer shall not be suspended nor the […]
12-2005. Service of writ A writ of certiorari shall be served in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, except when otherwise directed by the court.
12-2006. Extent of review The review upon writ of certiorari shall not be extended further than to determine whether the inferior tribunal, board or officer has regularly pursued its authority.
12-2007. Denial of return to writ; hearing; transmittal of judgment; appeal A. If the return to a writ of certiorari is defective, the court may order a further return made. When a full return has been made, the court or judge shall hear the matter and give judgment affirming, annulling or modifying the proceedings below. […]
