An order that requires jailers to bring a person before a court or judge and explain why the person is being held in prison is called a:

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A writ of habeas corpus is a legal order that requires jailers to bring a person who is being held in prison before a court or judge, and explain why the person is being detained or imprisoned. It is a fundamental safeguard against arbitrary and unlawful detention, and is considered a cornerstone of individual liberties in many countries. Choices B, C, and D are unrelated to the concept of habeas corpus.

An Order That Requires Jailers to Bring a Person Before