Act No. 183 Section 42

Appeals to Courts of First Instance.

Section 42

SEC. 42. Appeals to Courts of First Instance.—An appeal shall be to the Court of First Instance next to be held within the city in all cases where fine or imprisonment is imposed by a municipal court. Such appeals shall be governed by the rules of practice and procedure in judicial appeals from Courts of First Instance to the Supreme Court now or hereafter established by law. Pending an appeal, the defendant shall remain in custody, unless released upon sufficient bail, in accordance with the rules and regulations now or hereafter in force, to await the judgment of the appellate court.

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