Use this if you have a court order giving you custody of your child and the other parent has taken your child away from you. Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2254.Form: PDF icon 2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - State Custody Rev. No sheriff or other officer shall be liable to a civil action for obeying any writ of habeas corpus or order of discharge made thereon. For information on matters such as custodial interference or parental kidnapping, please contact our Child Find Unit at 206-263-2117. Applications for Writs of Habeas Corpus relating to custody of minor children shall be presented to and returnable to the presiding judge of the Superior Court. All parties in family law cases must use these forms. State of Washington. A habeas petition may only be filed on behalf of a person who is "in custody" pursuant to the judgment of a State Court. Check the website for the Snohomish County Superior Court (assuming from your post that is where you live).