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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-26-2-1

  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
   Sec. 1. This article does not limit or restrict the right of a person to apply to an appropriate court for a writ of habeas corpus.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-14.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.