§ 54-157 Definitions
§ 54-158 Governor’s duty to arrest and deliver up fugitive
§ 54-159 Requirements for recognition of extradition demand
§ 54-160 State’s attorney and prosecuting attorney to assist Governor
§ 54-161 Return to this state of person imprisoned or held in another state
§ 54-162 Return to another state of person whose act in this state caused crime
§ 54-163 Arrest warrant signed by Governor
§ 54-164 Authorization under warrant
§ 54-165 Power of arresting officer
§ 54-166 Appearance of accused in court. Habeas corpus
§ 54-167 Penalty for failure of officer to present accused in court
§ 54-168 Confinement, when
§ 54-169 Arrest warrant of judge
§ 54-170 Arrest without warrant
§ 54-171 Commitment pending Governor’s warrant
§ 54-172 Allowance and conditions of bail bond
§ 54-173 Discharge or recommitment after expiration of period specified in warrant or bond
§ 54-174 Forfeiture of bond
§ 54-175 Surrender of person against whom criminal prosecution pending in this state
§ 54-176 Governor not to inquire into guilt or innocence of accused
§ 54-177 Recall or new issuance of Governor’s warrant
§ 54-178 Governor seeking extradition to issue warrant to agent to receive accused
§ 54-179 Application by state’s attorney, Board of Pardons and Paroles or Correction Commissioner for return of accused
§ 54-180 Immunity of accused to process in civil action arising from same facts
§ 54-181 Waiver by accused
§ 54-182 State’s rights not waived
§ 54-183 Trial for crimes other than those specified in extradition requisition
§ 54-184 Interpretation of chapter
§ 54-185 Short title: Uniform Criminal Extradition Act
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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes > Chapter 964 - Uniform Criminal Extradition Act

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • jail: means a correctional facility administered by the Commissioner of Correction. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.