A writ of _______________ requires that an incarcerated person be brought before a judge for an investigation of the restraint of that person's liberty.

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A writ of habeas corpus is a legal order that requires a person who is being detained or imprisoned to be brought before a court or judge, to ensure that the detention is lawful. It is a fundamental part of the common law tradition and is enshrined in many national constitutions and human rights instruments. Choices B, C, and D are unrelated to the concept of habeas corpus.

A Writ of _______________ Requires That an Incarcerated Person Be