Extradition

The surrender by one state to another of a person charged with a crime. This surrender is made in response to the demand of the latter state that the accused be returned to face the charge.

The arrest and delivery of a fugitive wanted for a crime committed in another country, usually under the terms of a extradition treaty. - (read more on Extradition)
  

The surrender by one state to another of an accused or convictedperson. A state's chief executive has the right to demand from the asylum statethe return of a person who was accused of a crime based upon probable cause.Extradition prevents the escape of fugitives who seek sanctuary in anotherstate. It enables the state in which the offense occurred to swiftly bring theoffender to trial.