These rules govern a petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed. 2 in a United States district court under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 by: 3.Attorneys explain reasons to file and litigate a "Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus" action in Tampa and Hillsborough County, FL. Federal habeas corpus is a procedure under which a federal court may review the legality of an individual's incarceration. Federal prisoners may file two different kinds of motions for post-conviction relief: "Section 2255 motions" and "Section 2241 habeas corpus petitions." There are six operating District Courts of Appeal in Florida, located in Tallahassee, Tampa, Miami, West Palm Beach, Daytona Beach, and Lakeland, respectively. Court Description: ORDER denying Carballa's 4 amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus. 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. Kavanaugh took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition.