Attorneys explain reasons to file and litigate a "Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus" action in Tampa and Hillsborough County, FL. Rule 1.01 Purpose, Scope, and Definitions.The Florida Constitution authorizes the following extraordinary writs: prohibition, mandamus, quo warranto, habeas corpus, and certiorari. An application for a writ of habeas corpus must be made to the appropriate district court. If made to a circuit judge, the application must be transferred. Our appellate attorneys can help you file a petition for writ of habeas corpus in a Florida case if the trial court abuses its discretion. Gaitan filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the Florida Supreme Court (Id.