A court order requiring that the prisoner be presented in person and legal cause shown for imprisonment is called which of the following?
A)Writ of certiorari
B)Writ of mandamus
C)Writ of error
D)writ of habeas corpus

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The writ of habeas corpus is a court order that requires a person who is being held in custody to be brought before a judge or court. The purpose of the writ is to determine if the detention is lawful or if the person is being held without just cause. It is considered one of the most fundamental protections against arbitrary imprisonment.

A Court Order Requiring That the Prisoner Be Presented in Person