Connecticut General Statutes/Title 54/Chapter 960/Section 54-71

CGS § 54-71. Mistake in form of recognizance.

No recognizance given by the accused in a criminal prosecution for his appearance before any court may be discharged for any mistake in form, if its terms are in substantial compliance with the requirements of law.

Short History

(1949 Rev., S. 8792; P.A. 80-313, S. 20.)

Long History

History: P.A. 80-313 substituted “may” for “shall”.

Citations

Cited. 45 C. 352. Bond should receive liberal construction. 48 C. 59. Cited. 222 C. 331.

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