NCJ Number
126338
Date Published
1990
Length
6 pages
Annotation
The extradition treaty between the United States and Colombia contains provisions on jurisdiction, the extraditable offenses, territorial application, exceptions, prior jeopardy, evidence, timing, and other issues.
Abstract
The treaty allows extradition for an offense outside the territory of the requesting country by a national of that country. Extraditable offenses are those that are punishable under the Federal laws of the United States and the laws of Colombia and carry a term of imprisonment for a maximum period of more than one year in both countries. Extradition is not granted for political or military offenses or when the person requested has been prosecuted in the requested country for the offense for which extradition is sought. Each country has the discretionary power to extradite nationals of the other country. The country receiving the request should also make prompt decisions regarding extradition. 34 reference notes