Alabama Code 15-21-26. Reimprisonment for same cause after discharge
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-21-26
- 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.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
When a person has once been discharged on habeas corpus, he cannot be again imprisoned, restrained or kept in custody for the same cause, unless he is indicted therefor or, after a discharge for defect of proof, is again arrested on sufficient proof and committed by legal process.