Missouri § 217.137 Prisoner transfers by United States treaty with foreign governments — governor's powers — director's duties.

Missouri Statutes

§ 217.137 — Prisoner transfers by United States treaty with foreign governments — governor's powers — director's duties.

Missouri § 217.137

Title XIIICORRECTIONAL AND PENAL INSTITUTIONS

Ch. 217Department of Corrections

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 217.137 (2026).

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If a treaty in effect between the United States and a foreign country provides for the transfer or exchange of convicted offenders to the country of which they are citizens or nationals, the governor may, on behalf of the state and subject to the terms of the treaty, authorize the director of the department to consent to the transfer or exchange of offenders and take any other action necessary to initiate the participation of this state in the treaty.

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If a treaty in effect between the United States and a foreign country provides for the transfer or exchange of convicted offenders to the country of which they are citizens or nationals, the governor may, on behalf of the state and subject to the terms of the treaty, authorize the director of the department to consent to the transfer or exchange of offenders and take any other action necessary to initiate the participation of this state in the treaty.