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California Rules of Court

Rule 4.550. Habeas corpus application

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.550

Current text effective April 25, 2019.

This article applies to habeas corpus proceedings in the superior court under Penal Code section 1473 et seq. or any other provision of law authorizing relief from unlawful confinement or unlawful conditions of confinement, except for death penalty-related habeas corpus proceedings, which are governed by rule 4.560 et seq.

#History

Rule 4.550 amended effective April 25, 2019; adopted effective January 1, 2002; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.