§ 42-6-20. Enactment and Text of Agreement
The Agreement on Detainers is enacted into law and entered into by this State with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: The contracting states solemnly agree that:
§ 42-6-1. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of corrections. “Department” means the Department of Corrections. “Detainer” means a written instrument executed by the prosecuting officer of a court and filed with the department requesting that the department retain custody of an inmate pending delivery of the inmate to the proper authorities […]