An Act for Establishing a Bridewell, or House of Correction, for the County of Halifax, and for the better and more effectual administration of the Office of a Justice of the Peace in the Township of Halifax, and for providing a Police Office in the said Town, with proper officers to attend the same.

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    55 George III – Chapter 9
  • Year
    1815
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    12
  • Description
    This act establishes a bridewell in Halifax, a type of jail for offenders who commit petty crimes. The act specifies the regulations to be followed by justices who would commit offenders to the said bridewell, the type of offenders to be sent there, the sums of money to be appropriated for its construction and maintenance, and various other matters relating to the running of such an institution.
  • Source
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