Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 1.08 – Habeas Corpus
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 1.08
- 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.
The writ of habeas corpus is a writ of right and shall never be suspended.