PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS​​ l, the undersigned, say: I am the petitioner in this action. You should use this form if.Our firm is experienced in handling writ of habeas corpus petitions. We're ready to fight for your freedom. Ask the court for a writ of habeas corpus (a court order telling the facility director to bring you to the court and show a legal reason for holding you) How Do I Fill Out the Form? There is an official form (Judicial Council Form HC-001) for filing a state petition for writ of habeas corpus. The Writ of Habeas Corpus protects prison inmates from false imprisonment to ensure people are not thrown into jail unlawfully. Habeas Corpus, in the Federal Court, is a petition that claims that you are being detained against your US constitutional rights. These are the official forms for use in Family Court proceedings.