How long does it take to extradite someone?

Answer 1

There ARE legal pprocedures that must be followed and adhered to (i.e.- filing of papers, arranging transportation, etc, etc) A 'reasonable' length of time by the jurisdiction holding the warrant is expected. However it will seldom be within 24 hours, or even a week, but it should not take up to months either. If the delay seems unreasonably long a writ demanding action, or release can be filed with the holding jurisdiction.

Answer 2

Once the fugitive is in custody and the legal process for extradition has been set in motion between the two states, it can take as long as it takes. As long as the process is going forward there are no statutory time limit requirements. If the fugitive fights extradition, it can take even longer. If you have been held without action for up to a month file a Writ of Habeus Corpus to ascertain the status of the action.

Moral of the story? When you're wanted turn yourself in, and you won't have spend your time in other people's jails.

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Answer 3

After you have been apprehended AND the state that wants you has been notified it can take as long as it takes. Once the state-to-state process is in motion there is no statutory limit on the amount of time it can take, and if the fugitive fights extradition, it can take even longer. If you are held in excess of 90 days file a writ of Habeus Corpus.

Answer 4

It can take - as long as it takes. It is by no means an immediate or quick process. There are several legal steps and requirements that must be satisfied between the states before you can legally be returned to the state what wants you. There is no statutory time limitation, but if you are still being held 60-90 days after the process has begun I would recommend filing a Writ of Habeus Corpus.

Answer 5

If the defendant waives extradition, it moves along quite quickly, perhaps several days to a bit over a week.

If the defendant does not waive the extradition hearing, it will take a bit longer; however, provided the evidence is sufficient (and if the authority seeking extradition is willing to bring charges, it will be sufficient) the extradition will happen.

Answer 6

Once the process has begun it takes as long as it takes. It is nowhere near as easy as simply driving over the state line and picking them up. A formal inter-state legal and administrative process must be begun and followed in order to legally take custody of the defendant and remove them from one state to another. If you haven't heard anything in 30 days file a Writ of Habeus Corpus to determine where the process stands.

Answer 7

It takes as long as it takes. The state that wishes to extradite you has to complete and submit administrative and legal paperwork to the state that arrested you in order to legally bring you back. The process goes faster if you waive extradition, and slower if you fight it. If you are still being held after 30 days file a writ a Habeus Corpus.

Answer 8

As long as it takes to get them processed. It can take weeks, months, even years when you get lost in the system. (yes it happens)