Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Category Representing Yourself (Pro Se).To get a writ of habeas corpus, you must file a petition for a civil (not criminal) proceeding in either state or federal court. Issues which may be raised on habeas corpus; timeliness requirements for filing the writ; format and specific Sixth District's procedures. Below is a selection of forms for various Franklin County Courts. Call the Franklin County Law Library at 614-525-4971 for assistance. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view, fill out, or print them. In general, Texas has very few official legal forms. This is why you will not always find a free fill-in-the-blank form for your situation. If you fill out a form on a webpage, you will lose your progress.