Maine § 207. - Governor to issue warrant and deliver to officer
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 207. — Governor to issue warrant and deliver to officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 207.. Governor to issue warrant and deliver to officer
If the Governor decides that the demand should be complied with, the Governor shall sign a warrant of arrest, which must be sealed with the state seal and be directed to any law enforcement officer or other person whom the Governor may think fit to entrust with the execution of the warrant. The warrant must substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issue. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, defects in the Governor's warrant may not be raised as a defense to extradition in a petition contesting extradition pursuant to sections 210 and 210‑A, unless it is shown by the petitioner that any such defect is substantially prejudicial to the petitioner. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §14 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 207.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 207. cover?
Section 207. ("Governor to issue warrant and deliver to officer") 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.
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