Question

Which court order is directed to an officer holding a prisoner to show why the prisoner should not be released?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option b. "writ of habeas corpus".

Explanation:

Habeas corpus is a recourse in law that could be exercised to demand an explanation of why an officer holds a prisoner, which implies that the person using it is reporting  an unlawful detention or imprisonment. The process to follow is that a court order demands that the officer presents the prisoner in court, and the officer must  present proof of authority in order to keep the person in detention.

Answer 2

B)writ of habeas corpus