Connecticut § 29-144 - Definition.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 29-144 — Definition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-144. Definition.
Sec. 29-144. Definition. Any person who makes a business of furnishing bail in criminal cases or who furnishes bail in five or more criminal cases in any one year, whether for compensation or otherwise, shall be deemed a professional bondsman and shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. Any resident elector of the state of Connecticut who is of good moral character and of sound financial responsibility may, upon obtaining a license therefor in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, engage in the business of professional bondsman within this state.
(1949 Rev., S. 3728.)
Expressly exempts state from showing defendant received compensation. 25 CA 643.
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What does Connecticut General Statutes § 29-144 cover?
Section 29-144 ("Definition.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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