Maine § 204. - Attorney General to investigate at demand of Governor

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 204. — Attorney General to investigate at demand of Governor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 204.. Attorney General to investigate at demand of Governor

When a demand is made upon the Governor of this State by the executive authority of another state for the surrender of a person so charged with crime, the Governor may call upon the Attorney General or any prosecuting officer in this State to investigate or assist in investigating the demand and to report to the Governor the situation and circumstances of the person so demanded and whether the person ought to be surrendered.   [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §12 (COR).]

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

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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 204. cover?

Section 204. ("Attorney General to investigate at demand of Governor") 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 § 204.?

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