Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 273: Waiver of extradition proceedings
What this law says, in plain English
A person arrested in Louisiana may waive extradition proceedings and consent in writing before a judge to return to the demanding state. The judge must first inform the person of their extradition rights.
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