SB364 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg AlbrittonSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Escambia Co., extradition, tribal fugitive, 21st Jud. Cir. district attorney authorized to extradite to Poarch Band of Creek Indians under certain conditions, procedures, extradition proceedings, confinement in county jail authorized
Summary: SB364 lets Escambia County extradite tribal fugitives to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians under specific conditions and outlines related procedures and jail confinement.
What This Bill Does
It creates a formal process to extradite tribal fugitives found in Escambia County to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, including a written demand with required information. The district court must review the demand and may issue an arrest warrant; extradition hearings must start within 72 hours if the fugitive challenges legality, and the court cannot rule on guilt during extradition. It also allows the county to confine the fugitive in a county jail under certain agreements and offers options for delivering the fugitive to tribal agents, while not interfering with governor-level extradition processes.

Who It Affects
A tribal fugitive charged with a crime on the Poarch Band of Creek Indians' reservation who is found in Escambia County would be subject to extradition to the tribe under this act.
Local government entities in Escambia County (the 21st Judicial Circuit District Attorney, district court, and county jail) and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians would implement and oversee the extradition process, including potential surrender and confinement arrangements].

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Establishes a formal extradition process for tribal fugitives from Escambia County to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, requiring a written demand with specified documentation, court involvement, and potential surrender to tribal authorities.
Provision 2: Allows confinement of a tribal fugitive in a county jail under defined conditions and provides mechanisms for delivering the fugitive to tribal agents (including pre-signed waivers) while clarifying that the act does not override governor-level extradition procedures.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Escambia County