Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 9-120: The guilt or innocence of the accused of the crime charged may not be inquired into by the Governor or in any proceeding
What this law says, in plain English
Once an extradition demand with formal charges is presented to the Governor, guilt or innocence cannot be examined except to confirm the accused's identity as the charged person.
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