Connecticut § 7-134 - Lockup.
Full text of Connecticut Connecticut General Statutes § 7-134 — Lockup., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-134. Lockup.
Sec. 7-134. Lockup. The selectmen of any town and the warden and burgesses of any borough may erect or lease a suitable building or apartments within their respective communities for a lockup in which persons awaiting trial or examination for offenses committed in such town or borough may be confined until their cases are disposed of according to law.
(1949 Rev., S. 654.)
Expense of hospitalization of an arrestee not placed upon city; statute applies to a town and/or borough, but not a city. 166 C. 113.
Frequently Asked Questions About Connecticut § 7-134
What does Connecticut General Statutes § 7-134 cover?
Section 7-134 ("Lockup.") 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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