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2005 Connecticut Code - Sec. 54-71. Mistake in form of recognizance.
Sec. 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.
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, 347.
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