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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-168

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-168, Escape: Definitions, Connecticut, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2212475
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For purposes of sections 53a-169 to 53a-171, inclusive: (1) “Correctional institution” means the facilities defined in section 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.