§ 17-9-10 Warrant for fugitive charged with crime in another state; temporary confinement; right to bail
§ 17-9-15 Extradition of person charged in requesting state with committing act in South Carolina or third state which intentionally resulted in committing an offense in requesting state
§ 17-9-20 Record of proceedings; transmission of copy to Governor
§ 17-9-30 Governor shall inform governor of foreign state
§ 17-9-40 Sheriff and jailer shall surrender fugitive under order of Governor
§ 17-9-50 Taking testimony in hearings on extradition; report and recommendations to Governor
§ 17-9-60 Compensation and expenses of agents appointed to bring fugitives to this State
§ 17-9-70 Governor shall approve accounts; payment

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 17 > Chapter 9 - Extradition

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • department: means the South Carolina Department of Revenue. See South Carolina Code 12-2-10
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • person: includes any individual, trust, estate, partnership, receiver, association, company, limited liability company, corporation, or other entity or group; and

    (2) "individual" means a human being. See South Carolina Code 12-2-20
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.