Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. To get a writ of habeas corpus, you must file a petition for a civil (not criminal) proceeding in either state or federal court.Category Representing Yourself (Pro Se). Each Petitioner is identified in Exhibit 1 to this Petition. Petition for habeas corpus must be filed in county of petitioner's conviction. Petition for habeas corpus must be filed in county of petitioner's conviction. Different Divorce Petition form. If you do not know an attorney and you live in the Atlanta Area, you should contact the Atlanta Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at 404-521-0777. All Illinois Courts must accept these forms. In addition to the requirements of Civ.