Florida § 941.22 - Fugitives from this state; duty of Governor.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 941.22 — Fugitives from this state; duty of Governor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 941.22. Fugitives from this state; duty of Governor.
Whenever the Governor of this state shall demand a person charged with crime or with escaping from confinement or breaking the terms of his or her bail, probation, or parole 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, the Governor shall issue a warrant under the seal of this state, to some agent, commanding the agent to receive the person so charged if delivered to him or her and convey the person to the proper officer of the county in this state in which the offense was committed.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 941.22
What does Florida Statutes § 941.22 cover?
Section 941.22 ("Fugitives from this state; duty of Governor.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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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