Buffalo v. Tanksley

The sufficiency of extradition documents is the central issue in this habeas corpus proceeding. Arizona seeks extradition of Sam Buffalo to answer charges of rape and the commission of lewd and lascivious acts. We affirm the order which directs that the defendant be extradited.

On December 18, 1972, Sam Buffalo, while confined in the Colorado State Reformatory, was notified that a detainer had been lodged against him by the Arizona authorities. He acknowledged notice of the detainer on a form supplied by the reformatory but did not request a speedy trial or resolution of the charges, although…