Connecticut General Statutes > Chapter 963 – Fresh Pursuit
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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes > Chapter 963 - Fresh Pursuit
- another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.