Respondent's Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

This form is used by a person responding to a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, which is a legal action concerning the custody or possession of a child. It asks the court to deny the request that the child(ren) be returned to the person who filed the original petition.

The court describes it as: If you are sued for habeas corpus/possession of a child, use this form to respond and participate in the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The person responding to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus fills out this form. This person is called the Respondent.

What information does the form ask for?

The form asks for the respondent's personal information, their relationship to the child(ren), and whether they are denying the claims made in the petition.

Does this form require a fee?

The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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