Extradition To and From the United States: Overview of the Law and Recent Treaties
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“Extradition” is the formal surrender of a person by a State to another State for prosecution or punishment. Extradition to or from the United States is a creature of treaty. The United States has extradition treaties with over a hundred of the nations of the world. International terrorism and drug trafficking have made extradition an increasingly important law enforcement tool. This report is a brief overview of federal law in the area and of the adjustments in recent treaties to make them mor…
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Date:
September 30, 2003
Creator:
Doyle, Charles
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department