Extradition
/ˌɛks.trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal process by which one jurisdiction surrenders a suspected or convicted criminal to another jurisdiction.
The government requested extradition of the suspect from a foreign country.
- (n.) The legal procedure and grounds for transferring a person accused or convicted of a crime across international or state boundaries.
Extradition treaties often specify which offenses qualify for surrender.
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Commentary
Extradition involves both political and legal considerations; treaties often define procedural and substantive rules, making precise drafting important to cover applicable crimes and protections.
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