La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 272
This is the official text of La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 272, part of Louisiana’s Code of Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases in Louisiana.
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Persons under criminal prosecution or sentence in this state at time of requisition
Official statutory text
If a criminal prosecution against the demanded person is pending under the laws of this state, or if he has been convicted in a court of this state but has not completely satisfied his sentence, the governor may, in his discretion, surrender him on demand of the executive authority of the other state. The surrender must be pursuant to a re-extradition agreement, and:
(1) If a prosecution is pending the district attorney must agree to the surrender; or
(2) If the person demanded has been convicted but has not been sentenced, the court of the conviction must agree to the surrender.
Acts 2003, No. 1118, ยง1.
(1) If a prosecution is pending the district attorney must agree to the surrender; or
(2) If the person demanded has been convicted but has not been sentenced, the court of the conviction must agree to the surrender.
Acts 2003, No. 1118, ยง1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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