Re: extradition

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On 5/02/08, lj wrote:
> when a fugitive is wanted for a parole
> violation in a different state (an
> original class D felony/abscond from a
> halfway house warrant) can the fugitive
> fight extradition,
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YES you can always fight extradition. You may
even qualify for free counsel.
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> require the state wanting the fugitive to get
> a governor's warrant,
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A special warrant is probably not be necessary.
Not sure what you mean by "Governor's warrant."
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> and get a bail while he fights extradition at
> the same time here in Washington state?
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Bail is possible but if you have fled the requesting
jurisdiction, bail is unlikely as you would be
considered a flight risk.
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