§ 3952 -   Prisoners entitled to writ of habeas corpus

§ 3952. Prisoners entitled to writ of habeas corpus

A person imprisoned in a common jail, or the liberties thereof, or otherwise restrained of his liberty by an officer or other person, may prosecute a writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of such imprisonment or restraint, and obtain relief therefrom if it is unlawful.