Governor's renditions and extraditions (Fugitives from Justice)
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: C#00038-2021-09
Scope and Contents
Record of extradition proceedings issued by governors under authority of the United States Constitution for the apprehension and/or removal of individuals deemed fugitives from justice for crimes committed in Rhode Island or other states / countries having jurisdiction. May contain supporting documentation including copies of affidavits, indictments, waivers to right of council or extradition proceedings against, authorizations & correspondence from attorney general, mug shots / photographs, etc.
Dates
- 1842-2001, 2011-2020
- Majority of material found within 1891-2001
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
No special restrictions unless otherwise specified.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is in the public domain unless otherwise specified. We reserve the right to restrict reproduction of materials due to preservation concerns.
Extent
40.0 Cubic Feet
Accruals
No further accruals are anticipated at this time.
- Extradition. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Source
- Rhode Island. Governor (1647-) (Organization)
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rhode Island State Archives Repository
