Arizona § 13-3859 - Persons under criminal prosecution in this state at time of requisition
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3859 — Persons under criminal prosecution in this state at time of requisition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-3859. Persons under criminal prosecution in this state at time of requisition
A. If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against such person under the laws of this state and is still pending the governor either may surrender the person on demand of the executive authority of another state or may hold the person until the person has been tried and discharged or convicted and punished in this state.
B. This article does not constitute a waiver by this state of its right, power or privilege to try a demanded person for a crime that was committed in this state or to regain custody of a demanded person by extradition proceedings or otherwise for the purposes of trial, sentencing or punishment for any crime that was committed in this state. A proceeding under this article that results or fails to result in extradition is not a waiver by this state of its right, power or privilege.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3859
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3859 cover?
Section 13-3859 ("Persons under criminal prosecution in this state at time of requisition") 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.
How do I cite Arizona § 13-3859?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 13-3859 apply to my situation?
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