Arizona § 13-3843 - Form of demand

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3843 — Form of demand, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13-3843. Form of demand

A. No demand for the extradition of a person charged with crime in another state shall be recognized by the governor unless in writing and accompanied by a copy of an indictment found or by an information supported by affidavit in the state having jurisdiction of the crime, or by a copy of an affidavit made before a magistrate there.

B. The indictment, information, or affidavit made before the magistrate must substantially charge the person demanded with having committed a crime under the law of that state, and the copy must be authenticated by the executive authority making the demand, which shall be prima facie evidence of its truth.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3843 cover?

Section 13-3843 ("Form of demand") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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