A writ of habeas corpus is a:
A)writ requesting that a new attorney represent the offender.
B)writ requesting a judge determine if a person is being legally detained.
C)writ requesting that an offender be sent for mental treatment instead of being sentenced to jail.
D)judicial order requiring that a judge drop the charges against a defendant.

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A writ of habeas corpus is a legal order that requires a person who is being detained or imprisoned to appear before a judge or court. The purpose of the writ is to determine whether the detention or imprisonment is legal, and if not, to release the person.

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