California · Family Code

FAM §5700.801: (a) For purposes of this chapter, “governor” includes an individual performing the functions of governor or the executive authority of a state covered by this part.

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This statute defines 'governor' for purposes of this chapter and establishes the process by which governors may demand extradition of individuals charged with failing to provide child or spousal support.

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(a) For purposes of this chapter, “governor” includes an individual performing the functions of governor or the executive authority of a state covered by this part. (b) The Governor may: (1) demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual found in the other state who is charged criminally in this state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee; or (2) on the demand of the governor of another state, surrender an individual found in this state who is charged criminally in the other state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee. (c) A provision for extradition of individuals not inconsistent with this act applies to the demand even if the individual whose surrender is demanded was not in the demanding state when the crime was allegedly committed and has not fled therefrom.

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