You should use this form if. Prisoners seeking federal habeas corpus relief must first exhaust their available state court remedies under 28 U.S.C. 2254(b).Federal habeas is available only to redress noncompliance with federal law. Defendant complained trial court considered non-statutory aggravating factors. Federal habeas corpus is a procedure under which a federal court may review the legality of an individual's incarceration. If it's a federal habeas petition, you'll need the form for filing a federal habeas corpus petition (Form AO 241). You must file a petition with the court that clearly states the reasons you believe relief should be granted. A habeas petition may only be filed on behalf of a person who is "in custody" pursuant to the judgment of a State Court. §2241(c) allows federal courts to is sue a writ of habeas corpus ordering the transporta tion of a state prisoner only when necessary to bring. Ohio State Law Journal.