Birmingham v. Larson

ELLETT, Justice:

The appellant was arrested on a governor’s warrant based upon a request for extradition to the State of Louisiana. This appeal is from an adverse ruling in a habeas corpus proceeding. The appellant contends that the request of the demanding state is not sufficient in law to warrant the granting of extradition.

Our statute 1 sets out the requirements for the issuance of a governor’s rendition warrant. Those requirements in substance are:

1. A written request from the executive authority of the demanding state alleging (a) that the accused was present in the demanding state at the…