Flashcard sets with a 'writ of habeas corpus' term meaning 'court order which requires that individuals who have been arrested or detained be physically brought before the court to determine whether they are being held on legal grounds. this helps protect people from being arbitrary arrested and/or held in custody for excessive periods unnecessarily. "habeas corpus" means "you must have the body."'

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1-4 of 4Flashcard sets with a 'writ of habeas corpus' term meaning 'court order which requires that individuals who have been arrested or detained be physically brought before the court to determine whether they are being held on legal grounds. this helps protect people from being arbitrary arrested and/or held in custody for excessive periods unnecessarily. "habeas corpus" means "you must have the body."'
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1AP Reviewby bjohnso2372 termsApril 3, 2008
2AP Government Terms part 2by bjohnso2192 termsMarch 21, 2008
3US History Finalby poproc1089 termsApril 4, 2008
4US Historyby poproc372 termsApril 3, 2008
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