Tennessee § 33-9-103 - Procedure.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 33-9-103 — Procedure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-9-103. Procedure.
Whenever the executive authority of any state demands of the executive authority of this state any fugitive under § 33-9-102 , and produces a copy of the commitment, decree or other judicial process and proceedings, certified as authentic by the governor or chief magistrate of the state from which the person so charged has fled, with an affidavit made before a proper officer showing the person to be a fugitive, it shall be the duty of the executive authority of this state to cause the person to be apprehended and secured, if found in this state, and to cause immediate notice of the apprehension to be given to the executive authority making the demand, or to the agent of the authority appointed to receive the fugitive and to deliver the fugitive to the agent when the person appears. Acts 1917, ch. 115, § 4; Shan., § 5499a6; Code 1932, § 9664; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 33-1005; Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 33-9-103
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 33-9-103 cover?
Section 33-9-103 ("Procedure.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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 Tennessee § 33-9-103?
A common citation format is "Tennessee Code Annotated § 33-9-103" (Tennessee). 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 Tennessee law?
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How does Tennessee § 33-9-103 apply to my situation?
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