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.(1969, P.A. 828, S. 170; 1971, P.A. 871, S. 41; P.A. 80-216, S. 1.)History: 1971 act replaced reference to Sec. 53a-170 with reference to Sec. 53a-171; P.A. 80-216 clarified meaning of custody as it applies to probate court orders.Cited. 240 C. 97.Cited. 37 CA 276.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 53a-168
Connecticut Title 53a — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-168· Version 2026