State v. Miller

Citations

• 109 La. 27
• 33 So. 57
• 1902 La. LEXIS 103

Syllabus

<p>SURRENDER BY BAIL — RELEASE OP SURETY.</p> <p>1. The provisions of section 1033 of the Revised Statutes that “any surety may be relieved from responsibility by making a formal surrender of the defendant, or party accused, in open court, or within the four walls of the prison of the parish, and not otherwise,” are precise and emphatic, and leave no room for construction. The court is not justified in expunging or ignoring the last words of the statute, and altering the circumstances under which the surety can obtain his release.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>