2012 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
Chapter 65 - Habeas Corpus
Section 6501 - Writ not to be suspended
CHAPTER 65
HABEAS CORPUS
Sec.
6501. Writ not to be suspended.
6502. Power to issue writ.
6503. Right to apply for writ.
6504. Return on writ.
6505. Interference with writ prohibited.
Enactment. Chapter 65 was added July 9, 1976, P.L.586, No.142, effective 60 days from the date of final enactment of the act of April 28, 1978, P.L.202, No.53.
§ 6501. Writ not to be suspended.
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in the case of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.
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