{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "7012", "citation": "CPLR § 7012", "heading": "Redetention after discharge", "text": ["§ 7012. Redetention after discharge. A person discharged upon the return of a writ of habeas corpus shall not be detained for the same cause, except by virtue of a subsequent lawful mandate."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/7012", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person **discharged** on a habeas return **shall not be re-detained for the same cause** — except by a **subsequent lawful mandate**. ★\n\n---\n\n**★ Exam hits:**\n- Habeas is a **special proceeding** (§ 7001) — fast and summary; the court **shall issue the writ without delay on any day** (§ 7003).\n- **Wrongful refusal to issue = $1,000 forfeit** to the detained person (§ 7003(c)).\n- **Where to petition:** Supreme Court/AD in the district of detention, any Supreme Court justice, or a county judge in the county of detention (adjoining county if none available). Special NYC (1,000,000+) rule → county where the **charge is pending** (§ 7002(b)).\n- **Return deadline:** filed at the time in the writ, or **within 24 hours** if returnable forthwith (§ 7008).\n- **Hearing notice:** personal service **8 days before** the hearing where detention is by mandate (§ 7009(a)).\n- **Three outcomes: discharge, bail (reduce/grant), or remand** (§ 7010). No discharge for a mere **form defect** in the commitment.\n- A **discharged** person **can't be re-detained for the same cause** absent a new lawful mandate (§ 7012).\n\n\n---\n*Verbatim statute:* [[CPLR - Article 70]]", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/7012", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}