An Act to provide more effectually for the safe conveyance of Prisoners charged with Criminal Offences, from the Country parts of this Province to the Common Gaols of the several Districts. (21st March, 1836.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    6 William IV Chapter 37
  • Year
    1836
  • Concepts
    Defence
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    Under this Act, sergeants, officers, and captain's of the militia are to serve as peace officers in the district wherein they reside and, upon command by any Justice of the Peace or Superior Officer of the Militia, assist in conveying prisoners to jail, as described.
  • Source
    Not available