Subject to the qualifications of this chapter and the provisions of the Constitution of the United States controlling, and acts of congress in pursuance of the United States Constitution, it is the duty of the governor of this state to have arrested and delivered up to the executive authority of any other state any person charged in that state with treason, a felony or another crime, who has fled from justice and is found in this state.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 9 - Uniform Criminal Extradition Act
§ 40-9-102. Chapter Definitions
§ 40-9-103. Warrant of Arrest for Crime in Another State
§ 40-9-104. Arrest Without Warrant for Felony in Another State
§ 40-9-105. Commitment Awaiting Extradition
§ 40-9-107. Forfeiture of Bail
§ 40-9-109. Governor's Duty to Cause Arrest and Extradition of Fugitives
§ 40-9-110. Contents of Demands From Other States
§ 40-9-111. Investigation by Prosecuting Officer
§ 40-9-112. Allegations Required in Demand for Extradition
§ 40-9-113. Acts Resulting in Crime in State in Which Accused Is Not Present
§ 40-9-114. Guilt or Innocence Not Inquired Into
§ 40-9-115. Demand for Person Held on Charge of Crime in Tennessee
§ 40-9-116. Issuance of Warrant of Arrest
§ 40-9-117. Recall or Reissuance of Warrant
§ 40-9-119. Information to Person Arrested — Habeas Corpus
§ 40-9-120. Confinement of Prisoner en Route
§ 40-9-121. Demand for Fugitive From Tennessee
§ 40-9-122. Warrant to Agent to Return Prisoner
§ 40-9-123. Application for Requisition of Person Charged With Crime
§ 40-9-126. Expenses Paid by State