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TCA 40-31-105

Surrender of prisoner mandatory

FELONYFelony

What does this charge mean?

When a proper request is made under the Interstate Agreement on Detainers, the holding state must surrender the prisoner to the requesting state.

Penalty Details

ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
It is lawful and mandatory upon the warden or other official in charge of a penal or correctional institution in this state to give over the person of any inmate of the penal or correctional institution whenever so required by the operation of the agreement on detainer.
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FELONY
TCA Section40-31-105