AGENCY: Governor. Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice

SERIES: 85236
TITLE: Out of state extradition records
DATES: 1953-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.

DESCRIPTION: These records document requests for extradition of individuals, who are in Utah, but have been charged with a crime in another state, to the requesting state in order to try the offenders. The initial requests to Utah are made by state governors to the Governor, who then issues a warrant for the individuals' arrest. The records contain correspondence and supporting documents. Information includes the governor's name, the city or county making the requisition, the name of the alleged criminal, and the offense and supporting statutory authorities. The extradition request is supported by the following: the court complaint (defendant, date, signatures); the warrant of arrest (date, judge's signature); and affidavit (signature); and warrant certifications (county clerk signature, date, seal and Lieutenant Governor's signature). The responsibility for extraditions was transferred from the Lieutenant Governor's office to the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice in 1997.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 2 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 02/1998

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Historical Legal

This series has historical value as it documents the names of extradited individuals, officers and government officials. It also has legal value as it documents legal extradition processes.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public