Virginia Petition for Relief From a Conviction or Sentence By a Person in State Custody (Petition Under 28 U.S.C. 2254 for a Writ of Habeas Corpus) is a legal remedy available to individuals who were convicted of a crime in the state of Virginia and sentenced to imprisonment or other forms of confinement. This petition can be filed in federal court to challenge the state court’s ruling on the grounds of constitutional violations or other issues. It is a civil action and can be used to challenge the legality of one’s conviction or sentence. There are two types of Virginia Petition for Relief From a Conviction or Sentence By a Person in State Custody (Petition Under 28 U.S.C. 2254 for a Writ of Habeas Corpus). The first type is a “Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum,” which is used for when a person in Virginia state custody has been transferred to another state for trial or other proceedings. The second type is a “Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Subjiciendum,” which is used when a person in Virginia state custody seeks relief from the state court’s judgment. In either case, the petitioner must demonstrate that they have exhausted all state court remedies and that their constitutional rights have been violated. To file a Virginia Petition for Relief From a Conviction or Sentence By a Person in State Custody (Petition Under 28 U.S.C. 2254 for a Writ of Habeas Corpus), the petitioner must provide the court with a copy of their petition, a statement of facts, and other relevant information. They must also include a signed and dated affidavit of service, which states that they have served the petition on the respondent. Additionally, the petitioner must pay a filing fee. Once the petition is filed, the federal court will review the petition and make a determination whether the petitioner has a valid claim that their conviction or sentence was unlawful or unconstitutional.