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§2.  Habeas Corpus, Needful Writs, Orders and Process; Contempt

Section 2.  A judge may issue writs of habeas corpus and all other needful writs, orders, and process in aid of the jurisdiction of his court.  Exercise of this authority by a judge of the supreme court or of a court of appeal is subject to review by the whole court.  The power to punish for contempt of court shall be limited by law.  



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