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writs of habeus corpus

What is a writ of habeus corpus used for? Does it have to be filed by an attorney?


Asked on 9/01/08, 10:25 pm

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Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: writs of habeus corpus

It is a legal document/petition filed by an incarcerated person or by his attorney claiming that he is being illegally or unlawfully detained in a jail or prison facility.

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Answered on 9/02/08, 2:54 pm


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