by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
As used in this article, the term:(1) “Executive authority” includes the Governor and any person performing the functions of governor in a state other than this state.(2) “Governor” includes any person performing the functions of governor by...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Criminal Extradition Act.”OCGA § 17-13-20Amended by 2004 Ga. Laws 564, § 17, eff. 5/13/2004.
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
When the Governor or other officer issues a warrant of arrest, it is the duty of the sheriffs, their deputies, coroners, and constables to execute it when placed in their hands.OCGA § 17-13-5
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
Whenever a fugitive from justice from a foreign country is found within this state, and by the treaty stipulations of the United States the person is to be surrendered to the authorities of the foreign country upon requisition from the proper officers, the Governor,...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
Before any expenses shall be incurred by any officer or duly authorized agent of the state for bringing back to the county where the crime was committed any fugitive from the justice of this state, who may be beyond the limits of the state, so as to become a charge...
by admin | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Georgia
When an application is made as provided in Code Section 17-13-1 and in accordance with other rules adopted by the Governor, he shall make his requisition for the extradition of the fugitive under the seal of the office of the Governor, according to law.OCGA §...
Recent Comments