§ 17-19. Precept to bring up party detained. - North Carolina Statutes

§17‑19.  Precept to bring up party detained.

The court or judge by whom anysuch attachment may be issued may also at the same time, or afterwards, directa precept to any sheriff, coroner, or other person to be designated therein,commanding him to bring forthwith before such court or judge the party,wherever to be found, for whose benefit the writ of habeas corpus has beengranted. (1868‑9, c. 116, s. 17; Code, s. 1640; Rev.,  s.1837; C.S., s. 2221.)