§ 17-1 – Remedy without delay for restraint of liberty.

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.)

§ 17-2 – Habeas corpus not to be suspended.

17-2. Habeas corpus not to be suspended. The privileges of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended. (Const., art. 1, s. 21; Rev., s. 1820; C.S., s. 2204.)