Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:67-18

  • 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.
Writs of habeas corpus shall not be disobeyed for any defect of form.

L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.