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.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-71
Mistake in form of recognizance
(1949 Rev., S. 8792; P.A. 80-313, S. 20.) History: P.A. 80-313 substituted “may” for “shall”.
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