Notwithstanding Sections 45-27-84.04 and 45-27-84.07, a law enforcement or corrections agency in the county holding an accused tribal fugitive may deliver the accused tribal fugitive to the duly accredited agent of the tribe without the requirement of a warrant if both of the following requirements are met:

(1) The accused tribal fugitive has signed a prior waiver of extradition in the tribal court of the tribe as a condition of bond, parole, or probation.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-27-84.08

  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(2) The law enforcement or corrections agency holding the accused tribal fugitive has received a copy of the prior waiver of extradition and any information identifying the accused tribal fugitive as the person who signed the waiver.