Pennsylvania § 9140 - Persons under criminal prosecution in this Commonwealth at time of requisition.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9140 — Persons under criminal prosecution in this Commonwealth at time of requisition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9140. Persons under criminal prosecution in this Commonwealth at time of requisition.
If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against such person under the laws of this Commonwealth and is still pending, the Governor in his discretion either may surrender him on demand of the executive authority of another state or hold him until he has been tried and discharged or convicted and punished in this Commonwealth.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 9140
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 9140 cover?
Section 9140 ("Persons under criminal prosecution in this Commonwealth at time of requisition.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 9140?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 9140 apply to my situation?
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