Which of the Following Best Describes a Writ of Certiorari

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a writ of certiorari?

• A)It is a written order to the lower court whose decision is being appealed to send the records of a case forward for review.
• B)It is issued by a higher court to a lower court prohibiting it from taking up a case because it falls outside the lower court's jurisdiction.
• C)It is a written order issued against a person who claims or takes a position of power in a public office.
• D)It is issued to a detaining authority,instructing the detainer to present the detained person in the issuing court along with the reason for detention.

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