Rhode Island General Laws 12-9-9. Warrant of arrest on executive demand
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If the governor decides that the demand should be complied with, he or she shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the state seal, and be directed to any peace officer or other person whom he or she may think fit to entrust with its execution. The warrant must substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance.
History of Section.
P.L. 1947, ch. 1890, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 12-9-9.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 12-9-9
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
- seal: shall be construed to include an impression of the seal made with or without the use of wax or wafer on the paper. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-15