AL HB586

Authorizes the District Attorney for the 21st Judicial Circuit in Escambia County to extradite tribal fugitives to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians upon receipt of a written extradition demand containing a sworn statement, arrest warrant, conviction or sentence if applicable, evidence of bail/probation/parole violations, and identifying information.

Requires the district court judge to issue a warrant of arrest upon submission of extradition documents and permits the judge to conduct an investigation and recommend whether the person should be surrendered.

Mandates that accused tribal fugitives be informed of extradition demands and charges, and if they request to test the legality of arrest, an extradition proceeding must occur within 72 hours; waiver of formal proceedings is permitted if the accused knowingly consents in the presence of the district court judge.

Allows law enforcement or corrections agencies to confine tribal fugitives in county jails and permits delivery to tribal agents without a warrant if the fugitive previously signed a waiver of extradition in tribal court as a bond, parole, or probation condition.

Provides that extradition proceedings under this act do not interfere with formal extradition proceedings conducted by the Governor of Alabama under existing state law; the act becomes effective immediately upon passage and gubernatorial approval.