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28 U.S.C. § 2247. — Documentary evidence · Congress.wiki

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28 U.S.C. § 2247.Chapter 153

§ 2247

Documentary evidence

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On application for a writ of habeas corpus documentary evidence, transcripts of proceedings upon arraignment, plea and sentence and a transcript of the oral testimony introduced on any previous similar application by or in behalf of the same petitioner, shall be admissible in evidence.

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)