Pruett v. Barry’s Empirical Analysis

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1 district · 9 state decisions

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1. ““The court may consider only issues concerning: (1) the technical sufficiency of the extradition documents, (2) the identification of the accused, (3) whether the accused has been substantially charged with a crime, and (4) whether the accused is a fugitive from justice. ¡ [citations omitted]. Courts in the asylum state may not inquire into issues bearing on the petitioner’s guilt or innocence, [citation omitted], and any questions concerning the petitioner’s sanity as it affects his ability to stand trial are properly addressed to courts in the demanding state. Luker v. Koch, 176 Colo. 75 , 489 P.2d 191 (1971); see Charlton v. Kelly, 229 U.S. 447 , 33 S.Ct. 945 , 57 L.Ed. 1274 (1913) (international extradition proceedings).” (Emphasis added).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Gagan v. Gately

2. “rules of evidence apply in `special statutory proceedings[]' ... to the extent that they are not in conflict with statutory requirements for such proceedings”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. People v. Bowers