Art. I, § 4

Habeas corpus

Limit Criminal Justice Art. I · Bill of Rights

Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term

The privilege of a or order of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless, in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety requires it.

Simplified explanation

The privilege of a writ or order of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless the public safety requires it in case of rebellion or invasion.