Request for Extradition

A request for extradition is a formal legal process by which one jurisdiction seeks the surrender of a fugitive from another jurisdiction to face criminal charges or to serve a sentence. Extradition is typically governed by treaties or agreements between the jurisdictions involved and is subject to specific legal requirements and procedures. The requesting jurisdiction must provide documentation, such as a copy of the charging instrument or judgment of conviction, to establish that the fugitive is wanted for a criminal offense and that there is probable cause to believe that the fugitive committed the offense. The requested jurisdiction will review the documentation and may hold a hearing to determine whether the requirements for extradition have been met. If the request is granted, the fugitive will be surrendered to the custody of the requesting jurisdiction, subject to any conditions or limitations imposed by the requested jurisdiction. The fugitive may challenge the extradition through legal proceedings, such as a writ of habeas corpus, based on grounds such as lack of probable cause, improper documentation, or potential mistreatment in the requesting jurisdiction.