NCJ Number
97614
Date Published
1984
Length
56 pages
Annotation
This manual provides a general explanation of extradition and details North Carolina's extradition procedures for fugitives from other States found in North Carolina and fugitives from North Carolina found in other States.
Abstract
The manual indicates North Carolina crimes subject to extradition; the duties of law enforcement, prosecutorial, and court personnel; and the documents required for an extradition request. Procedures for handling the extradition of military personnel and cases where the fugitive has escaped from custody are also given. For fugitives from other States found in North Carolina, the duties of criminal justice personnel under a variety of circumstances are explained. The text of the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act, which applies in North Carolina, is provided. Flow charts showing procedures, a discussion of eight legal issues in extradition, an explanation of the detainer procedure, and the forms used in North Carolina are also presented.