Texas Health and Safety Code 462.006 – Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 462.006
- 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 corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
This chapter does not limit a person‘s right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus.