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Chapter 17 Habeas Corpus.
Article 1 - Constitutional Provisions.
17-1. Remedy without delay for restraint of liberty.
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NC Gen Stat § 17-1
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17‑1. Remedy without delay for restraint of liberty.
Every person restrained of his liberty is entitled to a remedy to inquire into the lawfulness thereof, and to remove the same, if unlawful; and such remedy ought not to be denied or delayed. (Const., art. 1, s. 18; Rev., s. 1819; C.S., s. 2203.)
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