Rewards from fugitives of justice

The Governor or his designee may offer a reward not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), payable out of the State Treasury, for the apprehension, or information leading to the apprehension: 1. Of any convict who has escaped from a state correctional institution; or 2. Of any person who has committed, or is charged with the commission of an offense, punishable with death. R.L. 1910, § 6080. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 34, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1986.