South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 9 - Extradition
Section 17-9-40. Sheriff and jailer shall surrender fugitive under order of Governor.

Every sheriff or jailer, in whose custody any person committed under this chapter shall be, shall, upon the order of the Governor of this State, surrender such person to the person named in such order for that purpose.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 17-204; 1952 Code Section 17-204; 1942 Code Section 913; 1932 Code Section 913; Cr. P. '22 Section 7; Cr. C. '12 Section 7; Cr. C. '02 Section 5; G. S. 2620; R. S. 4; 1882 (17) 784.

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South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 17 - Criminal Procedures

Chapter 9 - Extradition

Section 17-9-10. Warrant for fugitive charged with crime in another state; temporary confinement; right to bail.

Section 17-9-15. Extradition of person charged in requesting state with committing act in South Carolina or third state which intentionally resulted in committing an offense in requesting state.

Section 17-9-20. Record of proceedings; transmission of copy to Governor.

Section 17-9-30. Governor shall inform governor of foreign state.

Section 17-9-40. Sheriff and jailer shall surrender fugitive under order of Governor.

Section 17-9-50. Taking testimony in hearings on extradition; report and recommendations to Governor.

Section 17-9-60. Compensation and expenses of agents appointed to bring fugitives to this State.

Section 17-9-70. Governor shall approve accounts; payment.