Question

The writ, or formal law under government seal, that protects a person from illegal imprisonment and requires that they are brought before a judge or court, is known as __________. A. a constitution B. a precedent C. Habeas Corpus D. the Magna Carta

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Habeas Corpus

Explanation:

A writ of habeas corpus is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g. institutionalized mental patient) before the court to determine if the person's imprisonment or detention is lawful. A habeas petition proceeds as a civil action against the State agent (usually a warden) who holds the defendant in custody.

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Answer 2

The writ, or formal law under government seal, that protects a person from illegal imprisonment and requires that they are brought before a judge or court, is known as Habeas Corpus

Explanation:

• Habeas corpus is a necessity for an arrested person to be brought before a magistrate or court before they are detained or jailed. The process provides a means to challenge the legal basis of detention for prisoners or those working on behalf of them. Habeas Corpus is deeply rooted in the common law of England.
• For any case, there is no formal habeas corpus. Since judges receive every year a flood of habeas corpus petitions, including those prepared without the assistance of a lawyer, strict protocols dictate which ones can continue. Inmates are not usually allowed to file repeated petitions on the same subject.