Tennessee Statutes

§ 40-9-110 — Contents of demands from other states

Tennessee·Title 40
No demand for the extradition of a person charged with a crime in another state shall be recognized by the governor unless in writing and accompanied by a copy of an indictment found or by information supported by affidavit in the state having jurisdiction of the crime, or by a copy of an affidavit made before a magistrate there, together with a copy of any warrant which was issued thereon. 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; and the copy must be authenticated by the executive authority making the demand, which shall be prima facie evidence of its truth.

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Legislative History

Acts 1951, ch. 240, § 3 (Williams, § 11935.3); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 40-1010.

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