Exam 14: Collateral Proceedings and Writs

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Interstate extradition is based upon Article IV, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution.

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The Uniform Criminal Extradition Act applies only to international extraditions.

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The primary purpose of the writ of habeas corpus is prevent unfair searches.

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In most states, the judge of the inferior court has no authority to issue a writ of habeas corpus.

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Why may a state governor choose not to extradite a wanted subject back to the demanding state?

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Upon receipt of extradition papers the governor of the asylum state will review them to determine if the fugitive:

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How is extradition accomplished?

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After determining that an accused suspect is in another state, the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the crime was committed will make an application to the ________ of his or her state seeking action.

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International extradition is handled in the United States through the:

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The writ of ________ is the way that the death penalty in state criminal trials is traditionally attacked in federal court.

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If a governor refuses to honor a request for extradition, the governor may:

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The state in which the fugitive is located is generally referred to as the ________ state.

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A fugitive is entitled to the assistance of counsel at an extradition hearing and to present evidence in his or her own behalf.

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