Federal Habeas Corpus Background and Issues.

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Corporate author / creator:Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Imprint:[S.l] : [s.n.], 1991-1992.
Description:47 p. : digital, PDF file.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10588969
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Other uniform titles:ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection.
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CRS Report.
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.
Other form:Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Federal Habeas Corpus