46-30-211. Demand -- form. (1) A demand for the extradition of a person charged with a crime in another state may not be recognized by the governor unless it is in writing alleging that the accused was present in the demanding state at the time of the commission of the alleged crime and that after the crime the person fled from the state, except in cases arising under 46-30-204, and accompanied by:
(a) a copy of an indictment found or information supported by an affidavit in the state having jurisdiction of the crime;
(b) a copy of an affidavit made before a magistrate in that state, together with a copy of any warrant that was issued; or
(c) a copy of a judgment of conviction or of a sentence imposed in execution of the judgment or sentence, together with a statement by the executive authority of the demanding state that the person claimed has escaped from confinement or has broken the terms of the person's bail, probation, or parole.
(2) The indictment, information, or affidavit made before the magistrate must substantially charge the person demanded with having committed a crime under the law of that state. The copy of the indictment, information, affidavit, judgment of conviction, or sentence must be authenticated by the executive authority making the demand.
History: En. 95-3103 by Sec. 14, Ch. 513, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 95-3103; amd. Sec. 1772, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 30. Uniform Criminal Extradition Act
Part 2. Extradition to Another State From This State
46-30-201. Fugitives from justice -- duty of governor
46-30-202. Prosecution pending in this state at time of requisition
46-30-203. Extradition of persons who left demanding state involuntarily
46-30-204. Extradition of persons not present in demanding state when crime committed
46-30-205. through 46-30-210 reserved
46-30-212. Investigation by governor
46-30-213. Issuance of arrest warrant by governor
46-30-214. Recall of warrant or alias warrant
46-30-215. Execution of warrant
46-30-216. Authority of arresting officer
46-30-217. Rights of accused persons -- habeas corpus
46-30-218. Penalty for violating accused's rights
46-30-219. through 46-30-224 reserved
46-30-225. Guilt or innocence of accused, when inquired into
46-30-226. Confinement of accused in jail on route
46-30-227. Arrest of accused before making of requisition