§ 17-36. Party held in execution not to be discharged. - North Carolina Statutes

§17‑36.  Party held in execution not to be discharged.

When a writ of habeas corpuscum causa issues and the sheriff or other officer to whom it is directedreturns upon the same that the prisoner is condemned, by judgment given againsthim, and held in custody by virtue of an execution issued against him, theprisoner shall not be let to bail but shall be presently remanded, where heshall remain until discharged in due course of law. (2 Hen. V, c. 2; R.C., c. 31,s. 111; Code, s. 937; Rev., s. 1850; C.S., s. 2238.)