extradition

(noun)

A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government is handed over to another government for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.

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Examples of extradition in the following topics:

  • Interstate Relations

    • Under the Extradition Clause, a state must extradite people located there who have fled charges of treason, felony, or other crimes in another state if the other state requests extradition.

  • The Cabinet

    • The Secretary also negotiates with the individual states over the extradition of fugitives to foreign countries.