§ 17-1. Remedy without delay for restraint of liberty.
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§ 17‑1. Remedy withoutdelay for restraint of liberty.
Every person restrained of hisliberty is entitled to a remedy to inquire into the lawfulness thereof, and toremove the same, if unlawful; and such remedy ought not to be denied ordelayed. (Const., art. 1, s. 18; Rev., s. 1819; C.S., s. 2203.)