ARS 13-3845: Extradition documents
The complete text of A.R.S. § 13-3845 on extradition documents, and how this section is used in Arizona criminal cases. It defines terms and procedure rather than creating an offense.
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What § 13-3845 Sets Out
A.R.S. § 13-3845 is the Arizona statute on extradition documents. It sets out procedure and rules rather than defining an offense, so no offense class or sentence attaches to this section on its own.
A. A warrant of extradition shall not be issued unless the documents presented by the executive authority making the demand show that:
- Except in cases arising under section 13-3846, the accused was present in the demanding state at the time of the commission of the alleged crime, and thereafter fled from the state;
- The accused is now in this state; and
- The accused is lawfully charged by indictment found or by information filed by a prosecuting officer and supported by affidavit to the facts, or by affidavit made before a magistrate in that state, with having committed a crime under the laws of that state, or that he has been convicted of a crime in that state and has escaped from confinement or broken his parole.
Full Text of A.R.S. § 13-3845
A. A warrant of extradition shall not be issued unless the documents presented by the executive authority making the demand show that:
1. Except in cases arising under section 13-3846, the accused was present in the demanding state at the time of the commission of the alleged crime, and thereafter fled from the state;
2. The accused is now in this state; and
3. The accused is lawfully charged by indictment found or by information filed by a prosecuting officer and supported by affidavit to the facts, or by affidavit made before a magistrate in that state, with having committed a crime under the laws of that state, or that he has been convicted of a crime in that state and has escaped from confinement or broken his parole.
B. In addition to the information required by subsection A of this section, a warrant of extradition shall not be issued unless the documents presented by the executive authority making the demand include:
1. A photograph and photo affidavit identifying the accused as the fugitive charged with the offense; or
2. Fingerprints certified by the issuing authority that can be used to identify the accused as the fugitive charged with the offense.
Source: Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3845, Arizona Legislative Council revision of 09/19/25. Read the official text on azleg.gov. Statutes change; verify the current version before relying on it.
Related Statutes in Chapter 38 — Miscellaneous
- A.R.S. § 13-3864 — Payment of account of agent
- A.R.S. § 13-3824 — Violation
- A.R.S. § 13-3806 — Duty of physician or attendant upon treating certain wounds
- A.R.S. § 13-3885 — Arrest of principal by surety
- A.R.S. § 13-3903 — Notice to appear and complaint
- A.R.S. § 13-3924 — Unlawful procurement of search warrant without probable cause
- A.R.S. § 13-3981 — Compromise of misdemeanors and petty offenses
- A.R.S. § 13-4006 — Unlawful foreign law enforcement activity
How § 13-3845 Affects an Arizona Case
§ 13-3845 usually matters because of how it interacts with the charge someone is actually facing. We read it alongside the charging statute, because a definition or a procedural rule frequently decides what the State must prove, what a judge may impose, or what relief is available afterward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.R.S. § 13-3845?
A.R.S. § 13-3845 is the Arizona statute on extradition documents. It sets out rules that apply across Arizona criminal cases rather than defining a single offense.
Where can I read the official text of § 13-3845?
The Arizona Legislature publishes it at azleg.gov, in the revision dated 09/19/25. The complete text is reproduced on this page, and every Arizona criminal statute is searchable on our Arizona Criminal Code index.
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