Connecticut General Statutes 53a-208 – Extradition
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In all cases in which a court has entered its judgment pursuant to section 53a-205 that the material or performance in question is obscene or obscene as to minors, and a charge of a violation of the injunction or restraining order is thereafter brought against a person who, being a defendant to such judgment, cannot be found in this state, the Governor, or anyone performing the functions of Governor by authority of a law of this state, shall, unless such person has appealed from such judgment and such appeal is not finally determined, demand his extradition from the executive authority of the state in which such person may be found, pursuant to the laws of this state.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 53a-208
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Person: means a human being, and, where appropriate, a public or private corporation, a limited liability company, an unincorporated association, a partnership, a government or a governmental instrumentality. See Connecticut General Statutes 53a-3