Federal Habeas Corpus Background and Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bibliography.

Judge-made law.

Legislative histories.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1992

Summary:

Discusses the history of Federal habeas corpus, the statutory procedure under which Federal courts may review State and Federal convictions and sentences to determine whether they are contrary to the laws or Constitution of the U.S. Explores issues to be considered by Congress for the possible revision of the Federal habeas corpus statute, particularly with respect to its use in cases of capital punishment. Includes bibliography

Notes:

CRS Report

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Federal Habeas Corpus

Publisher Number:

CRS-1992-AML-0074

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license