11.13 – APPLICANT AND PETITIONER. (a) The word applicant,
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 11.13
Summary
This law defines the terms 'applicant' and 'petitioner' in the context of habeas corpus applications. It clarifies that the applicant is the individual seeking relief, while the petitioner can present the application on their behalf, but is not considered a party in the proceedings.
Applicant is the person seeking habeas corpus relief.
Petitioner can file on behalf of the applicant.
Petitioner has limited roles and is not a party in proceedings.
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