The writ of habeas corpus primarily acts as a writ of inquiry, issued to test the reasons or grounds for restraint and detention. The "Great Writ" of habeas corpus is a fundamental right in the Constitution that protects against unlawful and indefinite imprisonment.For an arrest made in Hillsborough County, any individual who does not immediately bond out of jail will be brought to first appearance court. A petition for a writ of habeas corpus is the proper means for Mr. Taylor to raise the claims presented herein. A petition for a writ of habeas corpus is the proper means for Mr. Taylor to raise the claims presented herein. § 2254 petition for writ of habeas corpus. Receive a written notice of the right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus.