Fla. Stat. 941.23
Application for issuance of requisition; by whom made; contents


(1)

When the return to this state of a person charged with crime in this state is required, the bailiff or state attorney shall present to the Governor his or her written application for a requisition for the return of the person charged, in which application shall be stated the name of the person so charged, the crime charged against the person, the approximate time, place, and circumstances of its commission, the state in which the person is believed to be, including the location of the accused therein, at the time the application is made and certifying that, in the opinion of the said state attorney the ends of justice require the arrest and return of the accused to this state for trial and that the proceeding is not instituted to enforce a private claim.

(2)

When the return to this state is required of a person who has been convicted of a crime in this state and has escaped from confinement or broken the terms of his or her bail, probation, or parole, the state attorney of the county in which the offense was committed, the Florida Commission on Offender Review, the Department of Corrections, or the warden of the institution or sheriff of the county, from which escape was made, shall present to the Governor a written application for a requisition for the return of such person, in which application shall be stated the name of the person, the crime of which the person was convicted, the circumstances of his or her escape from confinement or of the breach of the terms of his or her bail, probation, or parole, and the state in which the person is believed to be, including the location of the person therein at the time application is made.

(3)

The application shall be verified by affidavit, shall be executed in duplicate, and shall be accompanied by two certified copies of the indictment returned or information and affidavit filed or of the complaint made to the judge, stating the offense with which the accused is charged, or of the judgment of conviction or of the sentence. The prosecuting officer, Florida Commission on Offender Review, Department of Corrections, warden, or sheriff may also attach such further affidavits and other documents in duplicate as he or she shall deem proper to be submitted with such application. One copy of the application, with the action of the Governor indicated by endorsement thereon, and one of the certified copies of the indictment, complaint, information, and affidavits or of the judgment of conviction or of the sentence shall be filed in the office of the Department of State to remain of record in that office. The other copies of all papers shall be forwarded with the Governor’s requisition.

Source: Section 941.23 — Application for issuance of requisition; by whom made; contents, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0941.­23 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

941.01
Definition
941.02
Fugitives from justice
941.03
Form of demand
941.04
Governor may investigate case
941.05
Extradition of persons imprisoned or awaiting trial in another state or who have left the demanding state under compulsion
941.06
Extradition of persons not present in demanding state at time of commission of crime
941.07
Issue of Governor’s warrant of arrest
941.08
Manner and place of execution
941.09
Authority of arresting officer
941.10
Rights of accused person
941.11
Penalty for noncompliance with s
941.12
Confinement in jail when necessary
941.13
Arrest prior to requisition
941.14
Arrest without a warrant
941.15
Commitment to await requisition
941.16
Bail
941.17
Extension of time of commitment, adjournment
941.18
Forfeiture of bail
941.19
Persons under criminal prosecution in this state at time of requisition
941.20
Guilt or innocence of accused, when inquired into
941.21
Governor may recall warrant or issue alias
941.22
Fugitives from this state
941.23
Application for issuance of requisition
941.24
Costs and expenses
941.25
Immunity from service of process in certain civil actions
941.26
Written waiver of extradition proceedings
941.27
Nonwaiver by this state
941.28
No right of asylum
941.29
Interpretation
941.30
Short title
941.31
Fresh pursuit
941.32
Fresh pursuit
941.33
Fresh pursuit
941.34
Definition of “state.”
941.35
Definition of “fresh pursuit.”
941.37
Short title
941.38
Extradition of persons alleged to be of unsound mind
941.39
Extradition of persons alleged to be of unsound mind
941.40
Extradition of persons alleged to be of unsound mind
941.41
Extradition of persons alleged to be of unsound mind
941.42
Extradition of persons alleged to be of unsound mind

Current through Fall 2025

§ 941.23. Application for issuance of requisition; by whom made; contents's source at flsenate​.gov