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Home » US Law » 2020 Mississippi Code » Title 99 - Criminal Procedure » Chapter 21 - Fugitives From Other States

§ 99-21-1. Warrant for arrest of fugitives

Any conservator of the peace, upon complaint on oath made before him, or on other satisfactory evidence, that any person within this state has committed treason, felony, or other crime in some other state or territory, and has fled from justice may issue a warrant for the arrest of such person as if the offense […]

§ 99-21-3. Bail

If it shall appear to the conservator of the peace before whom the fugitive shall be brought, that there is reasonable cause to believe that the complaint is true, he shall, if the prisoner would be entitled to bail if the offense had been committed in this state, require him to furnish bail to appear […]

§ 99-21-5. Bonds to be filed with circuit clerk

Any bond or recognizance taken shall be delivered at once to the clerk of the circuit court before which the party is bound to appear, and, in case of forfeiture, like proceedings shall be had thereon as in other cases.

§ 99-21-9. Appearance before circuit court

If the person bound appear before the circuit court according to his obligation, he shall be discharged by the court, unless he be demanded by some person authorized by the governor of this state to demand him, or unless the court shall commit him if he were improperly admitted to bail, or shall require him […]