Maine § 222. - Warrant for agent to receive accused from another state
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 222. — Warrant for agent to receive accused from another state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 222.. Warrant for agent to receive accused from another state
Whenever the Governor demands a fugitive from justice, charged with crime or with escaping from confinement or breaking the terms of the fugitive's 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 the demand under the laws of the United States, the Governor shall issue a commission under the seal of this State to some agent commanding the agent to receive the person so charged, if delivered to the agent, and convey the person to the proper officer of the county in this State in which the offense was committed. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. D, §28 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 222.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 222. cover?
Section 222. ("Warrant for agent to receive accused from another state") 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 § 222.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 222." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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