La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 264
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
When a demand is made upon the governor of this state by the executive authority of another state for surrender of a person wanted by the other state, the governor may call upon the attorney general, a district attorney, or other official or agency in this state to investigate or assist in investigating the demand, and to report to him the situation of and circumstances surrounding the person so demanded, and whether or not he ought to be surrendered.
La. Cr.P. § 264