Idaho § 19-4502 - Fugitives from justice - Duty of governor

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-4502 — Fugitives from justice - Duty of governor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19-4502. Fugitives from justice - Duty of governor

Subject to the provisions of this chapter, and the provisions of the Constitution of the United States controlling, and any and all acts of congress enacted in pursuance thereof, it is the duty of the governor of this state to have arrested and delivered up to the executive authority of any other state of the United States any person charged in that state with treason, felony or other crime, who has fled from justice and is found in this state.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-4502

What does Idaho Statutes § 19-4502 cover?

Section 19-4502 ("Fugitives from justice - Duty of governor") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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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