Section 15-9-1 Information leading to arrest and conviction – Crimes punishable by death or life imprisonment. When any of the following crimes have been committed: (1) Kidnapping with the intent of obtaining money or property for release of the person kidnapped; (2) Attempt to kidnap with the intent to obtain money or property for the […]
Section 15-9-2 Information leading to arrest and conviction – High crime or misdemeanor committed in municipality. When a high crime or misdemeanor shall have been committed in any municipality, its governing body may offer publicly a reward not exceeding $3,000.00 to the person who shall give information leading to the arrest and conviction of the […]
Section 15-9-3 Governor may offer reward for apprehension or rearrest of perpetrator of felony or escaped, etc., felon. Whenever a felony has been committed and the perpetrator thereof is unknown or when, being known, he absconds before being arrested or escapes from custody, either before or after conviction, the Governor is authorized, in his discretion, […]
Section 15-9-4 Deciding of claims to rewards by courts. When any reward shall be offered for the recovery of stolen property or for information which may lead to the arrest or the arrest and conviction of any criminal, or for both, the court before which conviction is had or the circuit court in the county […]
