New York Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 7001 - Application of article; special proceeding.

   7001.  Application  of  article;  special  proceeding.  Except  as
  otherwise prescribed by statute, the  provisions  of  this  article  are
  applicable  to common law or statutory writs of habeas corpus and common
  law writs of certiorari to inquire into detention.  A  proceeding  under
  this article is a special proceeding.

Last modified: February 3, 2019