The guilt or innocence of the accused as to the crime of which the accused 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 chapter shall have been presented to the governor, except as it may be involved in identifying the person held as the person charged with the crime.
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