a habeas corpus petition is
a court order that requires criminals to appear before a judge to receive a sentence.
a legal document that states a prisoner is innocent and should be freed from prison.
a sealed record that indicates whether a person is guilty or innocent of a crime.

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a habeas corpus petition is
a court order that requires criminals to appear before a judge to receive a sentence.
a legal document that states a prisoner is innocent and should be freed from prison.
a sealed record that indicates whether a person is guilty or innocent of a crime.

chosenmatt · Answer

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fallenangelorchid · Answer

A writ of habeas corpus (literally to "produce the body") is a court order to a person (prison warden) or agency (institution) holding someone in custody to deliver the imprisoned individual to the court issuing the order