Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Writ of Habeas Corpus

Annotation

States that the Writ of Habeas Corpus may only be suspended when public safety may be in danger. Habeas Corpus is the right of a prisoner to have a judge review and, as necessary, justify continued imprisonment.

Citations

Article 1, Section 9, Clause 2

Citations

Article 1, Section 9, Clause 2

The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.

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