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CHAPTER 209⁠—EXTRADITION — Front Matter

Sec.
3181.Scope and limitation of chapter.
3182.Fugitives from State or Territory to State, District, or Territory.
3183.Fugitives from State, Territory, or Possession into extraterritorial jurisdiction of United States.
3184.Fugitives from foreign country to United States.
3185.Fugitives from country under control of United States into the United States.
3186.Secretary of State to surrender fugitive.
3187.Provisional arrest and detention within extraterritorial jurisdiction.
3188.Time of commitment pending extradition.
3189.Place and character of hearing.
3190.Evidence on hearing.
3191.Witnesses for indigent fugitives.
3192.Protection of accused.
3193.Receiving agent’s authority over offenders.
3194.Transportation of fugitive by receiving agent.
3195.Payment of fees and costs.
3196.Extradition of United States citizens.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1996⁠—Pub. L. 104-294, title VI, § 601(f)(9), (10), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3500, inserted comma after “District” in item 3182 and after “Territory” in item 3183.

1990⁠—Pub. L. 101-623, § 11(b), Nov. 21, 1990, 104 Stat. 3356, added item 3196.