Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Petition for Relief From a Conviction or Sentence By a Person in State Custody (Petition Under 28 U. S. C. § 2254 for a Writ of Habeas Corpus).Introduction. This pamphlet is intended as a general guide to assist a person in prosecuting a civil matter in the Appellate Division, Second Department. The procedure for filing a petition for a writ of habeas corpus is spelled out in the CPLR Article 70. Other ways of attacking your conviction include filing an appeal, or a state or federal writ of habeas corpus. Immediately upon the filing of a notice of appeal the appellate court acquires jurisdiction over the case. After the filing of the notice of appeal, however,. Person File reporting system to enter a complete description of the unknown body or individual using much the same entry format as the Missing Person File. In addition to his petition for habeas corpus, Plaintiff filed a Motion for a Preliminary. Injunction. {Dkt. No. 2.) Defendants also submitted a.