Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus

US Federal Courts · Pro Se

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

# Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus (AO 102) This form is used by someone who is in jail or prison to ask a federal court to review whether their imprisonment is legal and potentially release them. A person would use this form if they believe they are being held unlawfully, such as after exhausting other appeals or if they have evidence their conviction was unfair.