You are notified that the annexed writ of habeas corpus has been issued. A habeas corpus is a writ (request to the court) that challenges the imprisonment of the petitioner.The court explained that a party filing a federal habeas corpus petition must exhaust their state court remedies prior to filing the petition. A writ of habeas corpus is a summons that carries the same force as a court order, and requires prison officials to bring a prisoner before the court. "An action for habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of detention of a person may be brought in any court of record except the probate court. 1991) (holding that the state circuit court is without power to issue a writ of habeas corpus for a prisoner who is not in the custody of the state). Habeas corpus petitions are complicated and best left to experienced appellate counsel. Just because a person is convicted of a crime does not mean that they no longer have any recourse. What Is a Writ of Habeas Corpus? The law in the area is an intricate weave of statute and case law.