Penal Code section 1556

After a person has been brought back to this State by extradition proceedings, he may be tried in this State for other crimes which he may be charged with having committed in this State as well as for the crime or crimes specified in the requisition for his extradition.

Source: Section 1556, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1556. (accessed May 10, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1556

Original Source: Section 1556, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1556. (last accessed May 10, 2025).