🇺🇸 North America
USA
A network of bilateral treaties and a complex extradition procedure.
Overview
The USA has an extensive network of bilateral treaties and a multi-stage extradition procedure.
Legal system
Common-law system, a federal structure.
Extradition practice
Extradition is treaty-based and goes through a court procedure that reviews the grounds.
INTERPOL cooperation
Active international cooperation in criminal matters.
Human rights & judicial review
Constitutional and procedural safeguards apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is a treaty required for extradition?
As a rule yes — extradition is usually based on an applicable treaty.