(a) When the return to this state of a person charged with crime in this state is required, the district attorney of the county in which the offense is committed shall present to the Governor his written application for a requisition for the return of the person charged, in which application shall be stated the name of the person charged, the crime charged against him, the approximate time, place and circumstances of its committal, the state in which he is believed to be, including the location of the accused therein at the time the application is made, and certification that, in the opinion of the said district attorney, the ends of justice require the arrest and return of the accused to this state for trial and that the proceeding is not instituted to enforce a private claim.
(b) The application shall be verified by affidavit, shall be executed in duplicate and shall be accompanied by two certified copies of the indictment returned, or information and affidavit filed, or of the complaint made to the court, stating the offense with which the accused is charged.
(c) The district attorney may also attach such further affidavits and other documents in duplicate as he shall deem proper to be submitted with such application.
(d) One copy of the application, with the action of the Governor indicated by endorsement thereon, and one of the certified copies of the indictment or complaint or information and affidavit shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State to remain of record in that office. The other copies of all papers shall be forwarded with the Governor's requisition.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 15 - Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 9 - Fugitives From Justice, Extradition and Detainers.
Section 15-9-60 - Warrant for Fugitives From Alabama.
Section 15-9-63 - Exemption From Process in Civil Actions.
Section 15-9-64 - Trial for Crimes Other Than Those Specified in Requisition.
Section 15-9-65 - Fees and Expenses of Sheriff When Accused Returns Without Requisition.