What is extradition?

What is extradition?

• A. Bail
• B. Appeal
• C. Warrantless arrest
• D. The process by which a state can bring a fleeing felon back to stand trial

Answer: (D)

Extradition is the formal process by which one jurisdiction surrenders a person who is accused or convicted of a crime to another jurisdiction where the trial or punishment will take place. It applies when someone flees to a different state or country and authorities cooperate under legal procedures, often guided by treaties or statutes, to return the person so they can be tried or punished in the proper forum. This is about transferring custody across jurisdictions, not about releasing someone, challenging a conviction, or arresting without a warrant. Bail is temporary release while awaiting trial, an appeal is asking a higher court to review a decision, and a warrantless arrest is arrest without a warrant based on immediate circumstances.

Extradition is the formal process by which one jurisdiction surrenders a person who is accused or convicted of a crime to another jurisdiction where the trial or punishment will take place. It applies when someone flees to a different state or country and authorities cooperate under legal procedures, often guided by treaties or statutes, to return the person so they can be tried or punished in the proper forum. This is about transferring custody across jurisdictions, not about releasing someone, challenging a conviction, or arresting without a warrant. Bail is temporary release while awaiting trial, an appeal is asking a higher court to review a decision, and a warrantless arrest is arrest without a warrant based on immediate circumstances.