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Justice Manual § 9-15.220
Determination of Extraditability
When speaking with the OIA attorney, prosecutors must be prepared to discuss, among other issues, the following factors:
A) Location: The country in which the fugitive is believed to be located.
B) Citizenship: The fugitive’s citizenship.
C) Offense(s) and salient facts: The offense(s) with which the fugitive has been charged or of which he or she has been convicted, along with the facts of the case in brief.
D) Costs: OIA will advise prosecutors regarding the costs associated with seeking extradition, including translation, express mail services, transportation and, if necessary, the costs of legal representation abroad. See JM 9-15.900.
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[updated April 2018]
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