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14 §5535. Refusal to obey writ

§5535. Refusal to obey writ If the person to whom the writ is directed refuses to obey and execute it, the court or justice may issue a precept to any officer or other person therein named, commanding him to bring the person for whose benefit the writ was issued before such court or justice. The […]

14 §5536. No rearrest after discharge

§5536. No rearrest after discharge No person discharged by post-conviction review, except as provided in Title 15, chapter 305-A, shall be again imprisoned or restrained for the same cause, unless indicted therefor, convicted thereof or committed for want of bail; or unless, after a discharge for defect of proof or some material defect in the […]

14 §5537. Transfer of prisoner with intent to elude service; penalty

§5537. Transfer of prisoner with intent to elude service; penalty A person ordered to be committed to prison on a criminal charge shall be carried to such prison as soon as may be and shall not be delivered from one officer to another except for easy and speedy conveyance; nor removed without his consent from […]

14 §5538. Penalty no bar to action

§5538. Penalty no bar to action No penalty established by this chapter shall bar any action at common law for damages for false imprisonment.  

14 §5539. Third person may appear by stipulating for costs

§5539. Third person may appear by stipulating for costs When a person is unlawfully carried out of the State or is imprisoned in a secret place, any other person may appear for him in an action therefor in his name, who shall stipulate for the payment of costs as the court orders.  

14 §5543. Surety bonds authorized in criminal cases

§5543. Surety bonds authorized in criminal cases In any criminal proceeding or mesne process or other process where a bail bond recognizance or personal sureties or other obligation is required, or whenever any person is arrested and is required or permitted to recognize with sureties for his appearance in court, the court official or other […]