Number: 98-958
Title: Extradition to and from the United States: Overview of the Law and Recent Treaties
Authors: Charles Doyle, American Law Division 
Abstract: 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 an overview of federal law in the area and of the adjustments in recent treaties to make them more responsive to American law enforcement interests.
Pages: 46
Date: August 3, 2007