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title: O.C.G.A. § 17-13-47. Effect of article as to right, power, or privilege of state to try demanded person.
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# O.C.G.A. § 17-13-47. Effect of article as to right, power, or privilege of state to try demanded person.

Nothing in this article contained shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by this state of its right, power, or privilege to try a person demanded for extradition by another state for crimes committed within this state or of its right, power, or privilege to regain custody of the person by extradition proceedings or otherwise for the purpose of trial, sentence, or punishment for any crime committed within this state; nor shall any proceedings had under this article result in, or fail to result in, extradition, be deemed a waiver by this state of any of its rights, privileges, or jurisdiction in any way whatsoever.

## History

Ga. L. 1951, p. 726, § 27.