This series contains requisitions, which are formal requests sent by the Governor of Utah to the governors of other states, requesting them to arrest and extradite those accused of committing crimes in Utah. The power to issue a requisition has always been exercised by the Governor's office. After 1949, the Secretary's office discontinued recording requisitions in separate registers. Requests for the extradition of criminals originated at the local level, usually from county attorneys, district courts, justices of the peace or police officials.
Information is recorded on standard pre-printed forms.
Each form specifies the crime committed, name of criminal, place where suspect might be found, and the name of the officer authorized to receive the fugitive. Requisitions are recorded in chronological order in each volume. An index is available. Archival processing was completed in 1987 by Val Wilson. C, June 7, 1946-Dec.