Connecticut Statutes
§ 54-71 — Mistake in form of recognizance.
Connecticut § 54-71
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Bluebook
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-71 (2026).
Text
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.
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Legislative History
(1949 Rev., S. 8792; P.A. 80-313, S. 20.) History: P.A. 80-313 substituted “may” for “shall”. Cited. 45 C. 352. Bond should receive liberal construction. 48 C. 59. Cited. 222 C. 331.
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