Local Rule of Civil Procedure (LRCiv) 3.5(a) provides that habeas corpus petitions must be filed on the courtapproved form. The Writ of Habeas Corpus demands that requires a prisoner must go before the court to determine if there is lawful authority to detain the prisoner.In all counties other than Maricopa and Pima: a. Any document in the following case types: i. The "Great Writ" of habeas corpus is a fundamental right in the Constitution that protects against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment. Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and replace habeas corpus procedures that may previously have been used in some jurisdictions. What Is a Pre-Trial Statement? Writ of habeas corpus. As explained fully in the attached comment, declarations, and exhibits,. Arizona does not qualify for expedited federal habeas review.