the procedure by which a state or nation, upon receipt of a formal request by another state or nation, turns over to that second jurisdiction an individual charged with or convicted of a crime in that jurisdiction.
Origin of extradition
From French, dating back to 1830–40; see origin at ex-1, tradition
Nessel said her office intends to work with local law enforcement if needed to secure the appearance of each defendant in Michigan, although it’s too early to say if formal extradition will be needed or if the two will voluntarily present themselves.
Michigan’s lesbian AG slaps felony charges on Wohl, Burkman for robocalls|Chris Johnson|October 1, 2020|Washington Blade
The decline accelerated last year when Hong Kong’s government pushed a bill that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China.
Hong Kong’s citywide COVID-19 testing has become a barometer of public trust|eamonbarrett|September 9, 2020|Fortune
Her attempt last year to pass a bill that would have allowed extraditions to the mainland prompted months of pro-democracy protests, and she’s defended Beijing’s legal right to bypass Hong Kong’s legislature and implement the security law.
U.S. sanctions mean Hong Kong’s leader is having trouble using her credit card|Claire Zillman, reporter|August 18, 2020|Fortune
Ultimately, the Italian courts and Italian-American extradition agreements may decide the fate of Amanda Knox.
Amanda Knox: A Mother’s Obsession|Nina Darnton|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the same year, the U.S. requested his extradition for the offenses that he is now facing a decade later.
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If she is definitively convicted, she will likely face an extradition order to come back to Italy to serve out her sentence.
Italian Judge Explains Why Amanda Knox Did It|Barbie Latza Nadeau|April 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In February, France denied three more cases of extradition to Rwanda.
France Convicts Rwanda Genocidaire|Nina Strochlic|March 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Officials in South Carolina would later say that the South African authorities declined to go along with an extradition.
‘Nuke Mom’ Marisa Sketo Kirsh on Her Vindication|Michael Daly|December 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The step taken by the Swiss extradition law of 1892 is so far in advance as to meet a great many of the difficulties.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume I (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim
As an outcome of his mission an extradition treaty was concluded with Great Britain in March 1898.