Title 12
Criminal Procedure

Chapter 9
Extradition

R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-9-2

§ 12-9-2. Definitions.

Where appearing in this chapter:

(1) “Executive authority” includes the governor, and any person performing the functions of governor in a state other than this state.

(2) “Governor” includes any person performing the functions of governor by authority of the law of this state.

(3) “State,” referring to a state other than this state, includes any other state or territory, organized or unorganized, of the United States of America.

History of Section.
P.L. 1947, ch. 1890, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 12-9-2.