46-22-103. Writ for purpose of bail. When a person is imprisoned or detained in custody on any criminal charge for want of bail, such person is entitled to a writ of habeas corpus for the purpose of giving bail upon averring that fact in his petition, without alleging that he is illegally confined.

     History: En. 95-2702 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2702.