North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 17 > Article 1 – Constitutional Provisions
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| § 17-1 | Remedy without delay for restraint of liberty |
| § 17-2 | Habeas corpus not to be suspended |
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes > Chapter 17 > Article 1 - Constitutional Provisions
- 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.