Unless the offense with which the prisoner is charged is shown to be an offense punishable by death or life imprisonment under the laws of the state in which it was committed, a judge or magistrate in this state may admit the prisoner to bail by bond, with sufficient sureties, in such sum as he deems proper, conditioned for the prisoner’s appearance before the judge or magistrate at a time specified in such bond and for the prisoner’s surrender to be arrested upon the warrant of the Governor of this state.
History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 726, § 16.
Cross references.
Prohibition against excessive bail, U.S. Const., amend. 8 and Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. I, Para. XVII.
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