(a) Definition of Governor.--For purposes of this chapter,
“Governor” includes an individual performing the functions of Governor or the executive authority of a state covered by this part.
(b) Authority of Governor.--The Governor of this State may do either of the following:
(1) Demand that the Governor of another state surrender an individual found in the other state who is charged criminally in this State with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee.
(2) On the demand by the Governor of another state, surrender an individual found in this State who is charged criminally in the other state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee.
(c) Extended extradition.--A provision for extradition of individuals not inconsistent with this part applies to the demand even if the individual whose surrender is demanded was not in the demanding state when the crime was allegedly committed and has not fled from the demanding state.
Credits
1996, April 4, P.L. 58, No. 20, § 6, imd. effective. Amended 2015, Dec. 28, P.L. 559, No. 94, § 26, imd. effective.
23 Pa.C.S.A. § 7801, PA ST 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 7801
Current through Act 4 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
