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Q: Can you contest a governors warrant?
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Does both governors has to sign a governors warrant?

No: only the Governor of the state that wants you.


What is the limitation for Georgia governors warrant?

once the warrant has been issued it is active forever


What does proctor do to the deputy governors warrant?

proctor ripped it


What is a governors warrant?

Governor's warrant: Refers to a warrant issued by the Governor's office and used to extradite a wanted suspect from another state, where they are being held under arrest, in order to be returned to the warrant-issuing state to face trial for a criminal act.


How do the authorities obtain a governors warrant?

A Governor's Warrant is what is commonly known as a WARRANT OF EXTRADITION. It is used to return fugitives to the requesting state from the state in which they were apprehended.


Can you still go to jail when you are out on bailout now there's a governor's warrant?

Yes, the governors warrant, (usually an extradition warrant) takes precedence over your being out on bail.


Does a governors warrant expire?

neverAdded: The so-called "Governor's Warrant" is what the legal procedure and paperwork for extraditing someone from out-of-state is known as.


How long does a state have to extradite a person after a governors warrant has been issued?

90 days


How long is a governs warrant active if not served?

A Governors warrant is a special type of warrant and in most States there would be no "expiration". Most warrants per se have no expiration date. Once issued they are good forever (or until the defendant dies).


How to find out if you have a governors warrant?

A Governor's Warrant is an inter-state extradition warrant. This information is not published anywhere that the public can gain access to it, and you probably can't unless you want to turn yourself in. If you are a fugitive, and the wanting state has you listed in the inter-state computer system (NCIC) odds are that eventually will be found.


What exactly is a governors warrant?

It is the same thing as a Writ of Extradition. It is used to request and authorize the return of a wanted prisoner from another state. See the related link below.


How do you fight an governors warrant from another state?

Your attorney can file a motion to recall warrant, but this is unlikely: all warrants must be served. However, depending on the severity of the crime and your distance from the wanting state, it may decide not to extradite. If this is the case, then if you ever step foot into that state, it will arrest you.