Arkansas Code
Subchapter 2 - Uniform Criminal Extradition Act
§ 16-94-219. Criminal prosecution in this state

If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against the person under the laws of this state and is still pending, the Governor at his or her discretion either may surrender him or her on the demand of the executive authority of another state or may hold him or her until the person has been tried and discharged or convicted and punished in this state.