This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Criminal Extradition Act.”
History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 726, § 32; Ga. L. 2004, p. 631, § 17.
Law reviews.
For article analyzing history and operation of interstate criminal extraditions in Georgia, see 24 Ga. B.J. 219 (1961).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 13 - Criminal Extradition
Article 2 - Uniform Criminal Extradition Act
§ 17-13-23. Form of Demand for Extradition of Person Charged With Crime in Another State
§ 17-13-25. Extradition of Persons Not Present in Demanding State at Time of Commission of Crime
§ 17-13-26. Investigation of Case Upon Receipt of Demand for Extradition
§ 17-13-27. Issue of Governor’s Warrant of Arrest; Recitals
§ 17-13-28. Manner and Place of Execution of Warrant
§ 17-13-29. Authority of Arresting Officers; Penalties for Refusal to Assist Arresting Officers
§ 17-13-30. Rights of Accused Person; Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus; Hearing; Penalty
§ 17-13-31. Duty of District Attorney to Answer and Defend Habeas Corpus Action
§ 17-13-32. Confinement in Jail of Person Being Extradited to Another State When Necessary
§ 17-13-34. Arrest Without Warrant of a Person Charged With a Crime in Another State
§ 17-13-37. Procedure Where Accused Not Arrested Within Time Specified in Warrant
§ 17-13-38. Forfeiture of Bail Bond
§ 17-13-40. Conduct of Inquiry as to Guilt or Innocence of Accused
§ 17-13-41. Recall of Warrant of Arrest or Issuance of Another Warrant by Governor
§ 17-13-43. Application for Issuance of Demand
§ 17-13-44. Payment of Expenses
§ 17-13-47. Effect of Article as to Right, Power, or Privilege of State to Try Demanded Person
§ 17-13-48. Trial of Person Brought Into State for Other Criminal Prosecutions While in State