Hooten v. State

Jordan, Justice.

The Governor of Georgia issued his warrant for the arrest and extradition of James L. Hooten to the State of Mississippi to face a charge of murder. Hooten brought his petition for habeas corpus which was denied after a hearing and he appeals.

1. Appellant contends that due to the summary nature of an extradition hearing, such hearing must be personally conducted by the Governor and that this power cannot be delegated as was done in this case. Extradition hearings need not be personally conducted by the Governor so long as the final decision is personally made by the Governor.…