Connecticut · Connecticut General Statutes — Title 54, Criminal Procedure
Conn. Gen. Stat. (Title 54) § 54-95: Appeal by defendant in criminal prosecution; stay of execution
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for criminal defendants to appeal convictions and allows appeals to stay execution of sentences if the defendant posts bail, unless the trial judge orders otherwise within five days.
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