Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 353: Application for writ; form and contents
What this law says, in plain English
A habeas corpus petition must be written and filed by or on behalf of a detained person. It must identify the detainee and custodian, state the factual basis for release, and be signed under oath.
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