Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 276

  • 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.
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.

The application for a requisition shall be verified by affidavit, executed in duplicate, and accompanied by two certified copies of all documents that are required for extradition by the law of the state from which the wanted person is to be returned.  One copy of the application, with the action of the governor indicated by endorsement thereon, and one of the certified copies of the required documents, shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.  The other copies of all papers shall be forwarded with the governor’s requisition.  Failure to meet the requirements of this article, or of Articles 274 and 275, will not invalidate a requisition issued by the governor.