Maine § 226-A. - Delivery of fugitive to agents
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 226-A. — Delivery of fugitive to agents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 226-A.. Delivery of fugitive to agents
Whenever a person held as a fugitive in this State has exhausted the person's remedies under this chapter to challenge the person's extradition or has waived extradition, the district attorney shall promptly notify the agents of the demanding state that the fugitive is available to be returned to that state. If an agent does not appear within 30 days after the notification, the fugitive may be discharged from custody, except that after the discharge the fugitive may be rearrested and delivered to the agent for return to the demanding state, unless the Governor's warrant has been recalled. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §36 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 226-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 226-A. cover?
Section 226-A. ("Delivery of fugitive to agents") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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 Maine § 226-A.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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