Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 12, Criminal Procedure
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 12) § 12-9-25: Warrant to return prisoner from another state
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes the procedure for the governor to issue a warrant to retrieve a person charged with a crime or parole/bail violation from another state and return them to the proper county officer.
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