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Does anyone know how many U.S. state constitutions also include a habeus corpus?

April 26, 2017Constitutions Corpus State

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Does anyone know how many U.S. state constitutions also include a habeus corpus?

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I don’t know the answer for the other 49 states, but the Texas Constitution is pretty clear on this point at Article 1, Section 12, quoting: The writ of habeas corpus is a writ of right, and shall never be suspended. The Legislature shall enact laws to render the remedy speedy and effectual.