Rhode Island § 12-9-36 - Extradition
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 12-9-36 — Extradition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-9-36. Extradition
R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-9-36
§ 12-9-36. Interstate extradition.
Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter to the contrary, except as required by federal law, the governor may not comply with any request received from the executive authority of any other state to issue a warrant for the arrest or surrender of any person charged with a criminal violation of a law of that other state where the violation alleged involves legally protected healthcare activity, as defined in § 23-101-2, or aiding and assisting legally protected healthcare activity, as defined in § 23-101-2. Consistent with the requirements of the United States Constitution, this limitation does not apply in the circumstance where the person who is the subject of the request for arrest or surrender was physically present in the requesting state at the time of the commission of the alleged offense and thereafter fled from that state.
History of Section.
P.L. 2024, ch. 260, § 4, effective June 25, 2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 261, § 4, effective
June 25, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 12-9-36
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 12-9-36 cover?
Section 12-9-36 ("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 § 12-9-36?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 12-9-36 apply to my situation?
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