Section 54-163 – Arrest warrant signed by Governor

May 11, 2021 | Connecticut, Criminal Procedure

If the Governor decides that the demand should be complied with, he shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the state seal, and be directed to any peace officer or other person whom he may think fit to entrust with the execution thereof. The warrant shall substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance.

Conn. Gen. Stat. ยง 54-163

(1957, P.A. 362, S. 7.)

Procedure before Governor and effect of issuance of warrant by him. 78 C. 150; 84 Conn. 370; 160 U.S. 231. Warrant necessary for arrest under Uniform Criminal Extradition Act. 146 C. 509. Cited. 157 C. 38. In habeas corpus challenging detention under warrant, indigent plaintiff entitled to assistance to assert his legal rights. Id., 403. Cited. 161 Conn. 329; 163 Conn. 394; 168 C. 274; 180 Conn. 153; 182 C. 470; 186 Conn. 404; 190 Conn. 631; 201 Conn. 162. Cited. 26 CS 469.