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Conn. Practice Book § 38-5

Release by Correctional Officials

activein force · 2019-01-01 – presentact-effective-date

Any person who has not made bail shall be

detained in a correctional facility and shall be

released from such institution upon entering into

a recognizance, with sufficient surety, or upon

posting cash bail as provided in Sections 38-7

and 38-9 for his or her appearance before the

court having cognizance of the offense, which are

to be taken by any person designated by the Commissioner of Correction at such institution where

such person is detained. The person so designated shall deliver the recognizance or cash bail

to the clerk of the appropriate court before the

opening of such court on the first court day thereafter.

History

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 659.) (Amended June 15, 2018, to take effect Jan. 1, 2019.)

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2026-09-15
Edition
2026-09-15
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