Chapter 154 Special Habeas Corpus Procedures in Capital Cases

Sections in Chapter 154

• § 2261 Prisoners in State custody subject to capital sentence; appointment of counsel; requirement of rule of court or statute; procedures for appointment
• § 2262 Mandatory stay of execution; duration; limits on stays of execution; successive petitions
• § 2263 Filing of habeas corpus application; time requirements; tolling rules
• § 2264 Scope of Federal review; district court adjudications
• § 2265 Certification and judicial review
• § 2266 Limitation periods for determining applications and motions