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Writ not to be suspended - 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6501

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                                CHAPTER 65
                              HABEAS CORPUS

     Sec.
     6501.  Writ not to be suspended.
     6502.  Power to issue writ.
     6503.  Right to apply for writ.
     6504.  Return on writ.
     6505.  Interference with writ prohibited.

        Enactment.  Chapter 65 was added July 9, 1976, P.L.586,
     No.142, effective 60 days from the date of final enactment of
     the act of April 28, 1978 (P.L.202, No.53).
     § 6501.  Writ not to be suspended.
        The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be
     suspended, unless when in the case of rebellion or invasion the
     public safety may require it.
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