This is article 2 of the code of virginia titled uniform criminal extradition act it is part of title 192 titled criminal procedure it is part of chapter 8 titled extradition of criminals its comprised of the following 34 sections.

Extradition virginia. Although some form of extradition proceedings is considered necessary for juvenile criminal fugitives no formal extradition process is necessary to return a minor to a guardian. The out of state warrant can be for anything. Kelly thomasson kelly thomasson technology secretary of technology northam ralph northam ralph northam governor virginia va commonwealth.

In virginia the provisions governing extradition procedures are set forth in sections 192 through 192 118 of the code of virginia 1950 as amended. System of extradition is empowered by the us. Constitution and is administered under applicable federal and state law.

Extradition means moving the accused person from the original state to the state where he or she is being charged. You could have a warrant for felony murder or even misdemeanor dui. When virginia is the asylum state the extradition request is received by the office of the secretary of the commonwealth from the demanding state.

The extradition request is then forwarded to the office of the attorney general where it is reviewed for legal sufficiency. Extradition has a long and distinguished history. If youre arrested in virginia on an outstanding out of state warrant you will be brought before a general district court judge.

Princeton a mercer county man facing charges including second degree murder in connection with human remains found recently in bland county was heading back monday to virginia after waiving his. What does the extradition process look like in virginia. Any person arrested in this commonwealth charged with having committed any crime in another state or alleged to have escaped from confinement or broken the terms of his bail probation or parole may waive the issuance and service of the warrant provided for in 192 92 and 192 93 and all other procedures incidental to extradition proceedings by executing or subscribing in the presence of a judge of a circuit or district court within this commonwealth a writing which states that he.