DigitalCommons@University of Georgia School of Law

Title

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Authors

Donald E. Wilkes, Jr., University of Georgia School of Law

Article appearing online in The New Georgia Encyclopedia

Abstract

Georgia has played an influential role in the development of the "Freedom Writ" of habeas corpus, and its original constitution was the first in history to make access to the writ a constitutional right.

Recommended Citation

Wilkes, Jr., Donald E., "Writ of Habeas Corpus" (2009). Scholarly Works. Paper 502.
http://digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/fac_artchop/502