Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 265

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.

If the governor decides that a demand for extradition should be complied with, he shall sign a warrant of arrest directed to any peace officer for execution.  The warrant shall recite facts showing substantial compliance with Article 263, but an incomplete recital of facts shall not invalidate the warrant if a proper basis for its issuance exists.