answersLogoWhite

0

Habeas corpus literally means "you have the body" in Latin. It is a formal recognition of responsibility for a prisoner or other detainee; it ensures that if something happens to the person, whoever was last known to be in charge of them can be traced through the paperwork and questioned.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What does the habeas corpus mean literally?

Habeas corpus is Latin for "let me have the body".


What does horpus corpus mean?

hocus pocus? More likely you mean Habeas Corpus


Who can file a habeas corpus?

Can I a parent file a habeas corpus on the behalf of my son who is a inmate


How did Lincoln deal with dissent-?

suspended habeas corpus


What has the author John Merryman written?

John Merryman has written: 'Habeas corpus' -- subject(s): Civil rights, Trials, litigation, Trials (Treason), Habeas corpus 'Habeas corpus, the proceedings in the case of John Merryman, of Baltimore County, Maryland' -- subject(s): Habeas corpus 'The Merryman habeas corpus case, Baltimore' -- subject(s): Habeas corpus


What is the constitutional protection against unlawful imprisonment?

Habeas Corpus


What does mean HORPUS?

hocus pocus? More likely you mean Habeas Corpus


What is the name of the constitutional protection that requires government to show a legal basis for imprisoning someone?

The writ of habeas corpus


Is Habeas Corpus mean the right to speedy trial?

No, Habeas Corpus does not mean the right to a speedy trial. Habeas Corpus is a legal principle that allows individuals to challenge their detention or imprisonment, ensuring that they cannot be held without just cause. While the right to a speedy trial is a separate legal right intended to prevent unnecessary delays in judicial proceedings, Habeas Corpus focuses specifically on the lawfulness of a person's detention.


Write of habeas corpus?

The writ of habeas corpus is an important right given to American citizens


What is a good sentence using habeas corpus?

Habeas corpus literally means "give us the body." Prisoners filed a writ of habeas corpus.


What was the significance of the writ of habeas corpus?

Habeas corpus (habeas corpus ad subjiciendum) is significant as it is used for correcting violations of personal liberty by directing judicial inquiry into the legality of a detention.