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§ 40-9-129. Construction of Chapter

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.

§ 40-9-110. Contents of Demands From Other States

No demand for the extradition of a person charged with a crime in another state shall be recognized by the governor unless in writing and accompanied by a copy of an indictment found or by information supported by affidavit in the state having jurisdiction of the crime, or by a copy of an affidavit made […]

§ 40-9-111. Investigation by Prosecuting Officer

When a demand is made upon the governor of this state by the executive authority of another state for the surrender of a person so charged with a crime, the governor may call upon the attorney general and reporter or any prosecuting officer in this state to investigate or assist in investigating the demand, and […]

§ 40-9-112. Allegations Required in Demand for Extradition

A warrant of extradition must not be issued unless the documents presented by the executive authority making the demand show that: Except in cases arising under § 40-9-113, the accused was present in the demanding state at the time of the commission of the alleged crime, and thereafter fled from the state; The accused is […]

§ 40-9-113. Acts Resulting in Crime in State in Which Accused Is Not Present

The governor of this state may surrender, on demand of the executive authority of any other state, any person in this state charged in that other state in the manner provided in § 40-9-112 with committing an act in this state, or in a third state, intentionally resulting in crime in the state whose executive […]

§ 40-9-114. Guilt or Innocence Not Inquired Into

The guilt or innocence of the accused as to the crime of which the accused is charged may not be inquired into by the governor or in any proceeding after the demand for extradition accompanied by a charge of crime in legal form as provided in this chapter shall have been presented to the governor, […]

§ 40-9-115. Demand for Person Held on Charge of Crime in Tennessee

If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against the person under the laws of this state and is still pending, the governor, at the governor’s discretion, either may surrender the person on the demand of the executive authority of another state, or may hold the person until the person has been tried and discharged, or […]

§ 40-9-116. Issuance of Warrant of Arrest

If the governor decides that the demand should be complied with, the governor shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the state seal, and be directed to a sheriff, marshal, coroner or other person whom the governor may think fit to entrust with the execution of the arrest warrant. The warrant […]

§ 40-9-118. Authority Given by Governor’s Warrant

The warrant shall authorize the officer or other person to whom directed to arrest the accused at any place where the accused may be found within the state and to command the aid of all sheriffs and other peace officers in the execution of the warrant, and to deliver the accused, subject to this chapter, […]