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title: O.C.G.A. § 17-13-2. Duty of Governor to make requisitions.
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# O.C.G.A. § 17-13-2. Duty of Governor to make requisitions.

When an application is made as provided in Code Section 17-13-1 and in accordance with other rules adopted by the Governor, he shall make his requisition for the extradition of the fugitive under the seal of the office of the Governor, according to law.

## History

Ga. L. 1884-85, p. 141, § 2; Penal Code 1895, § 1276; Penal Code 1910, § 1358; Code 1933, § 44-102; Ga. L. 1983, p. 649, § 1.