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British North American Legislative Database, 1758-1867

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An Act to provide for the more speedy attainder of persons indicted for High Treason, who have fled from this Province, or remain concealed therein, to escape from Justice. Passed 6th March, 1838.

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    1 Victoria – Chapter 9
  • Year
    1838
  • Concepts
    Justice System
    1837-1838 Rebellion
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    3
  • Description
    This act clarifies how to prosecute those who are accused of treason but who have either fled the province or who are in hiding.
  • Source
    Not available
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