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habeas corpus

Dictionary of National St&ards for Civics & GovernmentDictionary of National Standards for Civics and Government
Court order demanding that the individual in custody be brought into court and shown the cause for detention. Habeas corpus is guaranteed by the Constitution and can be suspended only in cases of rebellion or invasion.

 

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