Rendition files, 1795-1869.

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Rendition files, 1795-1869.

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Renditions are created under the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act. In Massachusetts, where this act is in force as MGLA c 276, ss 11-20R, the law authorizes the governor, upon application by the attorney general or district attorney, to issue a rendition on another state, demanding return of a fugitive to Massachusetts. He is also authorized, upon written demand by another state, to surrender a person who allegedly committed a crime in that state. By law, one copy of each rendition with its attachments is filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, currently and more specifically in the Public Records Division. Information includes name of fugitive, description of offense, jurisdiction seeking return, and signature of governor. Files may contain correspondence, certified copies of bills of indictment, affadavits, criminal complaints, warrants for arrest, and other documents that provide verification of the rendition. For a listing of related series see: Massachusetts. Office of the Secretary of State. Records of commissions, proclamations, pardons, and other official documents, 1713-1945 (bulk 1747-1936) ((M-Ar)161X)

2.5 cubic ft. (2 record center cartons)

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