Virginia § 20-88.79 - Grounds for rendition
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-88.79 — Grounds for rendition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-88.79. Grounds for rendition
A. For purposes of this article, "governor" includes an individual performing the functions of governor or the executive authority of a state covered by this chapter.
B. The Governor of this Commonwealth may:
1. Demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual found in the other state who is charged criminally in this Commonwealth with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee; or
2. On the demand by the governor of another state, surrender an individual found in this Commonwealth who is charged criminally in another state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee.
C. A provision for extradition of individuals not inconsistent with this chapter applies to the demand even if the individual whose surrender is demanded was not in the demanding state when the crime was allegedly committed and had not fled therefrom.
1994, c. 673.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-88.79
What does Code of Virginia § 20-88.79 cover?
Section 20-88.79 ("Grounds for rendition") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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