If a demand conforms to the provisions of this chapter, the Governor or agent authorized in writing by the Governor whose authorization has been filed with the Secretary of State shall sign a warrant of arrest, which shall be sealed with the State Seal, and shall be directed to any peace officer or other person whom he may entrust with the execution thereof. The warrant must substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance. The provisions of Section 850 shall be applicable to such warrant, except that it shall not be necessary to include a warrant number, address, or description of the subject, provided that a complaint under Section 1551 is then pending against the subject.
Cal. Penal Code § 1549.2
Proceedings Against Fugitives From Justice
Known as the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act
The act spans §§ 1547–1558 (37 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Soler v. County of San Diego (2017)
Most recently applied in Soler v. County of San Diego (August 2017)
Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 793, Sec. 1.2.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.