{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "7001", "citation": "CPLR § 7001", "heading": "Application of article; special proceeding", "text": ["§ 7001. Application of article; special proceeding. Except as otherwise prescribed by statute, the provisions of this article are applicable to common law or statutory writs of habeas corpus and common law writs of certiorari to inquire into detention. A proceeding under this article is a special proceeding."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/7001", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Unless another statute says otherwise, Article 70 governs **common-law and statutory writs of habeas corpus** and **common-law writs of certiorari to inquire into detention**. A proceeding under this article **is a special proceeding** ★ (so it's fast and summary, not a full plenary lawsuit).", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/7001", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}