38 Wash. 2d 67 - In Re Wallace’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “It is not contended that the extradition papers are not in order, but appellant seems to base his position on the ground that the courts of the asylum state can review the penal system of Florida and determine how the governor should exercise his discretion. The reason for the issuance of the warrant by the governor is not a proper subject of judicial inquiry. . . . After the above prerequisites are met, the governor's discretion is absolute. Nor can the courts of the asylum state determine the constitutional validity of phases of penal action by the state of Florida in respect to the fugitive. Johnson v. Matthews, 182 F. (2d) 677. Since the regularity of the proceedings leading to the governor's action is not questioned, there is nothing here for this court to review.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 90 Wash. 2d 835 - State Ex Rel. Boutwell v. Coughlin

2. “Relator does not contend that the extradition papers are not in order. The governor of this state has issued a warrant of rendition upon them. His discretion in this regard is absolute, and his action is subject to judicial review only to see that the prerequisites to extradition are met. These are that the person sought to be extradited (1) is substantially charged with a crime against the laws of the demanding state, and (2) is a fugitive from justice.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 90 Wash. 2d 835 - State Ex Rel. Boutwell v. Coughlin