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No, you don't get a choice. The decision to extradite or not rests with the courts in the country where you have been apprehended. Depending on the country, you may or may not be allowed to present your case to the court before that decision is made.
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What countries does Nigeria have an extradition treaty with?
Yes, however Norwegian courts refuse to allow extradition on the grounds that prison conditions in the USA are inhumane.
In what case can a governer refuse to extradite a fugitive?
It isn’t up to a governor concerning extradition. It is up to the courts.
What are the extradition laws between the states?
Basically the laws of every state with regard to extradition are the same: if a person is arrested in the state from the one that issued the warrant, the person is taken to the county jail of that jurisdiction and awaits extradition to the County seeking the person. Normally an extradition hearing is held to determine whether the individual is in fact the one that is being held for extradition. The individual can admit he is such person being sought (he is not admitting guilt) or challenge this. The state is seeking the person generally has up to two weeks to arrange for the defendant to be transferred, or the defendant can be released.
If a person is sick can they fight extradition to stay where they can get help?
It's certainly one legal argument that you could try to fight extradition with.
Where could a person flee to avoid extradition?
Dubai will not extradite.
What is non-extradition?
the action of extraditing a person accused of convicted a crime!!! :))))
What is the purpose of extradition?
To prevent a person from escaping justice by fleeing the state.
Can a person refuse to have a feeding tube placed in the stomach under the right to die?
A person can refuse to have a feeding tube; the Supreme Court has ruled that a person has the right to refuse medical treatment .
How long will Texas hold person for extradition to New Mexico?
10 Days
What form is needed to file with court to get extradited from California to Nevada?
1. An extradition warrant from the Governor of NV to the Governor of CA; 2. A Waiver of Extradition by the person in CA.
What has the author Robert W Rafuse written?
Robert W. Rafuse has written: 'Water-supply and sanitation expenditures of State and local governments' -- subject(s): Pollution, Public Finance, Refuse and refuse disposal, Sanitation, States, Water, Water-supply 'The rule of non-extradition of nationals' -- subject(s): Extradition 'Local government spending in Maryland' -- subject(s): Government spending policy, Local finance
What are the laws for extradition laws from PA to TX?
In Pennsylvania, in order to fight extradition to another state, the defendant can contest the validity of the charge against him and petition the court for the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus. The Uniform Criminal Extradition Act provides some uniformity and, generally, the same legal requirements that are required for requests from other participating states apply to Pennsylvania requests as well.
