Habeas Corpus
A legal action that requires a person being detained to be brought before a court to determine if their imprisonment is lawful.
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Detailed Explanation
Habeas corpus is a fundamental constitutional right that prevents unlawful imprisonment. It is commonly used to challenge convictions based on constitutional violations, ineffective assistance of counsel, or newly discovered evidence. Federal habeas corpus petitions can be filed after exhausting state court remedies. Filing deadlines (usually one year from final state court decision) are strict.
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