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Extradition

Individuals that have accused of committing a crime often flee the jurisdiction where it took place to avoid prosecution. Extradition is the process were someone is returned to the jurisdiction to face trial and possible punishment.

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Do Ireland and the Netherlands have extradition treaties with the United States?

Yes. And most European countries tend to follow the model extradition terms as elaborated in the Council of Europe's Convention on Extradition, which dates back to 1996. Important components of that Convention are establishing probable cause of commission of the particular crime, nationality, and statutes of limitations. Particular concerns are avoiding double jeopardy, and making sure of the equivalence of legal standards of the affected countries.

What states do Oklahoma extradite from?

Depending upon the charge, and as long as legal standards are satisfactorily met, Texas and the other 49 states within the United States of America tend to respect, and cooperate with, each other on extradition requests. For such requests tend to be made on the serious, felony charges. But neither Texas nor any one of the other states makes any decisions once the role of a country other than the U.S. emerges. For involvement of another country always falls within the scope of responsibilities of the federal government.

Will Idaho extradite from Calif for a probation violation?

All US states and territories honor each other's requests for extradition - there are no 'safe-haven' states - It is impossible to know with certainty whether a particular state will choose to extradite you for a particular offense, or not, there are simply too many variables. It may depend, in part, on the offense and the seriousness of it, and/or how badly they want you returned - most states WILL extradite for felony offenses.

Does North Carolina extradite over back child support in other states?

It's remotely possible, I suppose - the obligor can be held in contempt for failure to pay support - but it's much more likely that New Jersey will ask North Carolina to take various measures to collect the unpaid support.

Which states do not extradite for felony domestic battery?

It is not the charge that determines an extraditable offense, it is the very existence of an interstate warrant. All US states and territories honor each other's requests for extradition regardless of the offense charged. .

How long can a state hold you in their jail before they extradite you to the state where the crime was committed?

Extradition can be a lengthy process, and it takes as long as it takes. There is no statutory time limnit on this process. The legal process to extract a prisoner from one state to be tried in another is a tedious legal process between the two states, but once it has begun you must wait for it to play itself out. If you are still held in the apprehending state after the expiration of 60 - 90 days I suggest you file a Writ of Habeus Corpus to see where the action stands.

What us states will not extradite to Arkansas?

All US states and territories honor each other's requests for extradition - there are no 'safe-haven' states - It is impossible to know with certainty whether a particular state will choose to extradite you for a particular offense, or not, there are simply too many variables. It may depend, in part, on the offense and the seriousness of it, and/or how badly they want you returned - most states WILL extradite for felony offenses and crimes of violence.

Misdemeanor marijuana probation extradition from Illinois back to Arizona?

ALL US states and territories honor each other's requests for extradtion. Whether they consider your offense serious enough to go through the trouble of extraditing you, or not, can't be known.

Is there a time frame in which extradition must take place?

Here's how it works: If you are picked up on warrants and held as a fugitive the apprehending state notifies the state that wants you. If that state still wants you they initiate action to secure a Governor's Warrant (more commonly known as a warrant of extradition. THEN - the legal process between the two states begins, to arrange your release from the apprehending state and them turning you over to the custody of the 'wanting' state. If the state that put the warrant out on you no longer desires you back, they will notify the apprehending state and they will release you, unless you are wanted for some separate offense that occurred in their state. All this takes time, longer if the extradition is being "fought' by the fugitive. I don't know where the questioner gets the idea that there is some type of timeframe for extradition. As far as I'm aware there are no statutory timeframes for the process of extradition. As long as the legal process between the two states has begun and is progressing, then it takes as long as it takes. Believe me, the apprehending state doesn't want you clogging up their jail any more than you want to be there. If the wanting state doesn't want you, the apprehending state is going to toss you out on the street ASAP. The lesson to be learned from this? When there is a warrant out for you turn yourself in and then you won't be spending weeks in someone else's jail.

How long can a warrant of extradition take to get?

A Governor's Warrant (also known as a 'Writ of Extradition') is applied for when the state wants a person who is a fugitive from the laws of their state and is apprehended and held in the custody of another state. It can take, as long as it takes, especially if the fugitive is fighting extradtion. If the detainee is held for more than 90 days - ask for an attorney and file a Writ of Habeus Corpus.

What country does not extradite to the US?

Countries, such as France, Russian Federation, Germany, Austria, China and Japan, have laws that forbid extraditing their respective citizens. Others, such as Israel, prohibit extradition of their own citizens in their constitutions.


No country in the world has an extradition treaty with all other countries; for example, theUnited States lacks extradition treaties with several nations, including the People's Republic of China, Namibia, and North Korea.


Most countries require themselves to deny extradition requests if, in the government's opinion, the suspect is sought for a political crime. Many countries, such as Mexico, Canada and most European nations, will not allow extradition if the death penalty may be imposed on the suspect unless they are assured that the death sentence will not be passed or carried out.

Will North Carolina extradite for unpaid child support?

No, it is not necessary as child support orders are recognized in all US states. That being the case whatever steps are needed to collect the monies owed can be done by the child enforcement division in the state where the obligated parent currently resides, is employed and/or owns property.

Does Texas extradite for violation of probation for felony 3?

Yes, for felony crimes it is quite likely that they will extradite, especially if you did not comply with the terms of your probation sentence.

Does Puerto Rico have extradition with US?

Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States. Puerto Rico is exactly like any other U.S. State when it pertains to extradition to any other U.S. State.

How long does Louisiana have to pick up a prisoner in Texas for extradition?

Once it has begun there are no statutory limits on how long it can take. You can be held for extradition for as long as the extradition process takes. It is not a quick process in that both administrative and legal procedures must be gone through to lawfully remove your from one state to the other. If you are still waiting after 60-90 days file a Writ of Habeus Corpus to determine where the process stands.

Does Indiana extradite from Kentucky for misdemeanors?

It depends upon the misdemeanor. For all of the 50 states within the United States of America tend to respect, and cooperate with, each other over extradition requests. But such requests tend to be over the serious, felony charges. But if another country is involved, then all of the 50 states leave the matter in the hands of the U.S. government. For it's a federal concern once a country other than the U.S. enters the picture.

Will Ky extradite to Ohio?

Yes. As in the case of the other 48 states within the United States of America, Ohio and Virginia tend to respect, and cooperate with, each other, and other states, in extradition requests. For such requests tend to be made over the serious, felony charges. But neither Ohio and Virginia nor the other 48 states take a decisionmaking role whenever a country other than the U.S. is involved. For such involvement is always a federal issue.

Will a state extradite on an aggravated assault charge?

Extradition from WHERE? If the offense was serious enough and the feds wanted you badly enough, they could, if they wanted, extradite you from any country with which the US has an extradition treaty.

What does extradite mean please tell?

To extradite a person means to give them up to the jurisdiction of another state/country - usually

Which countries have non-extradition treaties with the United Kingdom?

Yes, in Africa they only have three (3) i.e DR Congo, Liberia and South Africa. Close by they have Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands etc. If it is a Commonwealth country though, they maybe able to use the London Scheme if there is evidence of Prima Facie.

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Can a person be extradited for a misdemeanor?

Yes, it is possible. In this day and age of budget crunches, it may seem unlikely - BUT - where the law is concerned, never say "never!" All US states and territories honor each other's requests for extradition - there are no 'safe-haven' states - It is impossible to know with certainty whether a particular state will choose to extradite you for a particular offense, or not, there are simply too many variables. It may depend, in part, on the offense and the seriousness of it, and/or how badly they want you returned.

What is an example of an extradition case?

Extradition is the process whereby the legal system of one country is asked to turn someone residing in their jurisdiction over to the legal system of another country.

For example, if a person commits a crime in country A according to the laws of country A, then flees to country B, the authorities in country A may apply to the courts in country B to apprehend the person and have him sent back to country A for trial.

Countries have treaties with each other as to which crimes they will extradite for and which they will not.

For example, if the authorities in Pakistan wanted to prosecute a certain US ciotizen for a crime committed in Pakistan, they could apply to the courts in the US to have that person sent to Pakistan to be tried.

Added: (in the US) the same applies (as described above) between the individual states.