Arizona § 13-3862 - Fugitives from this state; duty of governors

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3862 — Fugitives from this state; duty of governors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13-3862. Fugitives from this state; duty of governors

Whenever the governor of this state shall demand a person charged with crime in this state, from the executive authority of any other state, or from the chief justice or an associate justice of the supreme court of the District of Columbia authorized to receive such demand under the laws of the United States, he shall issue a warrant under the seal of this state, to some agent, commanding him to receive the person so charged if delivered to him and convey him to the proper officer of the state attorney general or of the county in this state in which the offense was committed.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-3862

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3862 cover?

Section 13-3862 ("Fugitives from this state; duty of governors") 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 § 13-3862?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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