For purposes of sections 53a-169 to 53a-171, inclusive:

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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 53a-168

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: means a human being, and, where appropriate, a public or private corporation, a limited liability company, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government or a governmental instrumentality. See Connecticut General Statutes 53a-3
  • Probate: Proving a will

(1) “Correctional institution” means the facilities defined in § 1-1 and any other correctional facility established by the Commissioner of Correction.

(2) “Custody” means restraint by a public servant pursuant to an arrest or court order other than a Probate Court order directed against a person who is not in the custody of the Commissioner of Correction when such order is issued.