James v. State

IRWIN, Justice.

On February 25th, 1976 appellant Donald Ray James was charged with being a fugitive from justice under the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act, 22 O.S.1971, §§ 1141.1 et seq. Under provisions of 22 O.S. 1141.16, appellant was admitted to bail and executed an appearance bond with Jerry Long as surety. The terms of the bond specified appellant was to appear on March 25, 1976, “and from term to term, and from day to day of each term”, and “shall not depart the court without leave.” On March 25, 1976 the hearing was continued until April 29, 1976 by agreement of the district attorney…