§ 17-12. Service of writ. - North Carolina Statutes

§17‑12.  Service of writ.

The writ of habeas corpus maybe served by any qualified elector of this State thereto authorized by thecourt or judge allowing the same. It may be served by delivering the writ, or acopy thereof, to the person to whom it is directed; or, if such person cannotbe found, by leaving it, or a copy, at the jail, or other place in which theparty for whose relief it is intended is confined, with some under officer orother person of proper age; or, if none such can be found, or if the personattempting to serve the writ be refused admittance, by affixing a copy thereofin some conspicuous place on the outside, either of the dwelling house of theparty to whom the writ is directed or of the place where the party is confinedfor whose relief it is sued out. (1868‑9, c. 116, s. 32;Code, s. 1657; Rev., s. 1833; C.S., s. 2214.)