Rhode Island § 12-9-27 - Extradition
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§ 12-9-27. Extradition
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-9-27
§ 12-9-27. Application for requisition of person convicted of crime.
When the return to this state is required of a person who has been convicted of a crime in this state and has escaped from confinement or broken the terms of his or her bail, probation, or parole, the attorney general or the warden of the institution from which escape was made shall present to the governor a written application for a requisition for the return of the person, in which shall be stated the name of the person, the crime of which the person was convicted, the circumstances of his or her escape from confinement or of the breach of the terms of his or her bail, probation, or parole, the state in which the person is believed to be, including the location of the person in that state at the time application is made.
History of Section.
P.L. 1947, ch. 1890, § 23; G.L. 1956, § 12-9-27.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 12-9-27
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 12-9-27 cover?
Section 12-9-27 ("Extradition") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island § 12-9-27?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 12-9-27 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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