Question

Why would a court order a writ of habeas corpus?
A. to determine if someone had been legally arrested
B. to determine if someone had been provided legal protection
C. to determine if a law is constitutional or not
D. to determine if discrimination has occurred

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

A writ of habeas corpus is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g. institutionalized mental patient) before the court to determine if the person's imprisonment or detention is lawful. A habeas petition proceeds as a civil action against the State agent (usually a warden) who holds the defendant in custody.