Connecticut § 53-142j (Formerly Sec. 53-142e). Destruction, delay or opening of letters and packages by private messenger or courier service prohibited.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 53-142j — (Formerly Sec. 53-142e). Destruction, delay or opening of letters and packages by private messenger or courier service prohibited.

Connecticut § 53-142j

Title 53Crimes

Ch. 941Offenses Against Private Property

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Bluebook

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-142j (2026).

Text

(a)No person who is an agent or employee of a private messenger or courier service shall secrete, destroy, detain, delay or open any letter or package, entrusted to him or which comes into his possession, and which was intended to be conveyed, carried or delivered by such private messenger or courier service.

(b)Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

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(a) No person who is an agent or employee of a private messenger or courier service shall secrete, destroy, detain, delay or open any letter or package, entrusted to him or which comes into his possession, and which was intended to be conveyed, carried or delivered by such private messenger or courier service. (b) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.