Judiciary Law 771 — Legislation

Legislation Search OpenLegislation Statutes Search Term Search icon Search previous SECTION 770 Final order directing punishment; exception up ARTICLE 19 Contempts next SECTION 772 Punishment upon return of application Viewing most recent revision (from 2014-09-22) View historical revision as of: -- Choose a Date -- 2014-09-22 Share Facebook Email SECTION 771 Punishment upon return of habeas corpus Judiciary (JUD) CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE 19 § 771. Punishment upon return of habeas corpus. Where the accused is brought up by virtue of a writ of habeas corpus, he must, after the final order is made, be remanded to the custody of the sheriff, or other officer, to whom the writ was directed. If the final order directs that he be punished by imprisonment, or committed until the payment of a sum of money, he must be so imprisoned or committed, upon his discharge from custody under the mandate, by virtue of which he is held by the sheriff, or other officer.