La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 264
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 264, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Investigation of demand by governor
Official statutory text
When a demand is made upon the governor of this state by the executive authority of another state for surrender of a person wanted by the other state, the governor may call upon the attorney general, a district attorney, or other official or agency in this state to investigate or assist in investigating the demand, and to report to him the situation of and circumstances surrounding the person so demanded, and whether or not he ought to be surrendered.
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