Practice question
An adult detainee cannot personally prepare a habeas corpus petition. Who may sign and verify the application under Rule 102, Section 3?
- A person applying on the detainee’s behalf.
- Only the custodian.
- Only the trial judge who ordered detention.
- Only a licensed physician.
- No one; the detainee must always file personally.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 102, Sections 3–6 and 10–12: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_72-109_proceedings.html
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