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Section 9123 – Duty of Governor with respect to fugitives from justice

§ 9123. Duty of Governor with respect to fugitives from justice. Subject to the provisions of this subchapter, the provisions of the Constitution of the United States controlling, and any and all acts of Congress enacted in pursuance thereof, it is the duty of the Governor of this Commonwealth to have arrested and delivered up […]

Section 9139 – Forfeiture of bail

§ 9139. Forfeiture of bail. If the prisoner is admitted to bail and fails to appear and surrender himself according to the conditions of his bond, the judge or issuing authority by proper order shall declare the bond forfeited and order his immediate arrest without warrant if he be within this Commonwealth. Recovery may be […]

Section 9124 – Form of demand

§ 9124. Form of demand. No demand for the extradition of a person charged with crime in another state shall be recognized by the Governor unless in writing, alleging, except in cases arising under section 9127 (relating to extradition of persons not present in demanding state at time of commission of crime) that the accused […]

Section 9125 – Governor may investigate case

§ 9125. Governor may investigate case. When a demand shall be made upon the Governor of this Commonwealth by the executive authority of another state for the surrender of a person so charged with crime, the Governor may call upon the Attorney General or any prosecuting officer in this Commonwealth to investigate or assist in […]

Section 9141 – Inquiry into guilt or innocence of accused

§ 9141. Inquiry into guilt or innocence of accused. The guilt or innocence of the accused as to the crime of which he 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 […]

Section 9128 – Issue by Governor of warrant of arrest

§ 9128. Issue by Governor of warrant of arrest. If the Governor decides that the demand should be complied with he shall sign a warrant of arrest which shall be sealed with the State seal and be directed to any peace officer or other person whom he may think fit to entrust with the execution […]