VT S0087

Extends the initial commitment period for persons awaiting extradition from 30 days to 90 days, allowing more time for the Governor to issue an arrest warrant on requisition from another state

Reduces the recommitment period extension from 60 days to 30 days if the accused is not arrested under the Governor's warrant by the initial deadline expiration

Establishes that previously signed authenticated extradition waivers are presumed valid, placing the burden on the person contesting the waiver to prove it invalid

Requires judges to consider issuing a judicial warrant when determining flight risk for persons who have fled to Vermont from another state

Signed by Governor on May 28, 2025, taking effect on passage and applying prospectively without affecting extraditions already in process