California · Penal Code

PEN §1556: After a person has been brought back to this State by extradition proceedings, he may be tried in this State for other crimes which he may be charged with having committed in this State as well as for

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After extradition to this State, a person may be tried for crimes committed in this State, including the crime for which extradition was sought.

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After a person has been brought back to this State by extradition proceedings, he may be tried in this State for other crimes which he may be charged with having committed in this State as well as for the crime or crimes specified in the requisition for his extradition.

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