Get 9-701 Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus For Use With District Court - Nmsupremecourt Nmcourts

Filling out the 9-701 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is an important step for those seeking to challenge their confinement or seek relief from an illegal sentence. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help users complete the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the petition form effectively.

1. To begin, locate the form by pressing the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain and open the form in an editor for completion.
2. In section one, provide the full name of the person who is imprisoned or restrained, along with the name of the facility and county of detention.
3. In section two, select the appropriate checkbox to indicate whether the petition is seeking to vacate an illegal sentence or challenging the conditions of confinement.
4. Section three requires you to state the facts upon which the claim is based. Provide concise and relevant details.
5. In section four, outline the legal grounds or authorities that support your claim, keeping it clear and precise.
6. For section five, indicate whether the grounds for the petition have been raised in a previous direct appeal and explain the result if applicable.
7. Section six prompts you to disclose if these grounds were raised in any other habeas corpus petition, along with explanations.
8. In section seven, briefly describe the relief you are requesting from the court.
9. Complete section eight with details about the court proceeding that led to the confinement, including case name, docket number, judge's name, and court location.
10. State the date of the final judgment or order in section nine to ensure chronological accuracy.
11. In section ten, attach a copy of the judgment or explain the sentence if it is not attached.
12. For section eleven, indicate the nature of the conviction by checking the appropriate boxes.
13. Section twelve asks whether the confined person was represented by an attorney. Provide this information clearly.
14. In section fourteen, if the user appealed their conviction, they should list the courts involved and the results of those appeals.
15. Section sixteen requires an explanation if an appeal was not filed.
16. In section seventeen, disclose whether other post-conviction motions have been submitted regarding the same confinement.
17. If applicable, list relevant details for any additional petitions or motions in section eighteen.
18. Section nineteen asks whether the user seeks the appointment of counsel. Respond accordingly.
19. Finally, ensure the verification section is completed with the necessary signature and information before filing.
20. After filling out the form, remember to save any changes. You can then download, print, or share the petition as needed.

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