Rhode Island § 12-9-28 - Extradition
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§ 12-9-28. Extradition
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-9-28
§ 12-9-28. Affidavits and documents to support application.
The application shall be verified by affidavit, shall be executed in duplicate, and shall be accompanied by two (2) certified copies of the indictment returned, or information and affidavit filed, or of the complaint made of the judge, stating the offense with which the accused is charged, or of the judgment of conviction, or of the sentence. The attorney general, the director of corrections, or the warden may also attach any further affidavits and other documents in duplicate that he or she shall deem proper to be submitted with the application. One copy of the application, with the action of the governor indicated by endorsement on it, and one of the certified copies of the indictment, complaint, information, and affidavits, or of the judgment of conviction, or of the sentence shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state to remain on record in that office. The other copies of all papers shall be forwarded with the governor’s requisition.
History of Section.
P.L. 1947, ch. 1890, § 23; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2724, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 12-9-28.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 12-9-28
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 12-9-28 cover?
Section 12-9-28 ("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 § 12-9-28?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 12-9-28 apply to my situation?
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