A court order to the authorities to release a prisoner deemed to be held in violation of his or her rights is known as a(n)

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A writ of habeas corpus is a court order that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, especially to secure the person's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention. It is used to challenge the legality of a prisoner's detention. A writ of mandamus is a court order commanding a government agency or official to perform a specific act required by law. In propie persona decree and non compos mentis decree are not relevant to the context of the question.

A Court Order to the Authorities to Release a Prisoner