A.R.S. § 13-3845: Extradition Document Requirements
Extradition documents; contents
What must an extradition warrant include in Arizona?
In Arizona, a warrant of extradition cannot be issued unless the demanding state's documents show the accused was present there when the crime occurred and then fled, is now in Arizona, and is formally charged or already convicted and has escaped or broken parole, and the documents must also include either a photograph with a photo affidavit or certified fingerprints identifying the accused.
Full statute text
Official text last checked against azleg.gov:
13-3845. Extradition documents; contents
A. A warrant of extradition shall not be issued unless the documents presented by the executive authority making the demand show that:
1. Except in cases arising under section 13-3846, the accused was present in the demanding state at the time of the commission of the alleged crime, and thereafter fled from the state;
2. The accused is now in this state; and
3. The accused is lawfully charged by indictment found or by information filed by a prosecuting officer and supported by affidavit to the facts, or by affidavit made before a magistrate in that state, with having committed a crime under the laws of that state, or that he has been convicted of a crime in that state and has escaped from confinement or broken his parole.
B. In addition to the information required by subsection A of this section, a warrant of extradition shall not be issued unless the documents presented by the executive authority making the demand include:
1. A photograph and photo affidavit identifying the accused as the fugitive charged with the offense; or
2. Fingerprints certified by the issuing authority that can be used to identify the accused as the fugitive charged with the offense.
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