§23-45. Jail bounds

Any imprisoned debtor may take the benefit of the prison bounds by giving security, as required by law, except as follows:

(1)        A debtor against whom an issue of fraud is found.

(2)        Any debtor who, for other cause, is adjudged to be imprisoned until he makes a full and fair disclosure or account of his property.

(1818, c. 964, P.R.; R.C., c. 59, s. 27; 1868-9, c. 162, s. 25; Code, s. 2966; Rev., s. 1942; C.S., s. 1653.)