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Criminal Extradition

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Definitions

Fugitives from justice; duty of Governor

Form of demand

Governor may investigate case

Extradition of persons imprisoned or awaiting trial in another state or who have left the demanding state under compulsion

Extradition of persons not present in demanding state at time of commission of crime

Issue of Governor's warrant of arrest; its recitals

Manner and place of execution

Authority of arresting officer

Rights of accused person; application for writ of habeas corpus

Penalty for non-compliance with preceding section

Confinement in jail when necessary

Arrest prior to requisition

Arrest without a warrant

Commitment to await requisition; bail

Bail; in what cases; conditions of bond

Extension of time of commitment; adjournment

Forfeiture of bail

Persons under criminal prosecution in Virgin Islands at time of requisition

Guilt or innocence of accused, when inquired into

Governor may recall warrant or issue alias

Fugitives from Virgin Islands; duty of Governors

Application for issuance of requisition; by whom made; contents

Costs and expenses

Immunity from service of process in certain civil actions

Written waiver of extradition proceedings

Non-waiver by Virgin Islands

No right of asylum; no immunity from other criminal prosecutions

Interpretation