Title 18
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Title 18
Title 18
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Scope and limitation of chapter
Fugitives from State or Territory to State, District, or Territory
Fugitives from State, Territory, or Possession into extraterritorial jurisdiction of United States
Fugitives from foreign country to United States
Fugitives from country under control of United States into the United States
Secretary of State to surrender fugitive
Provisional arrest and detention within extraterritorial jurisdiction
Time of commitment pending extradition
Place and character of hearing
Evidence on hearing
Witnesses for indigent fugitives
Protection of accused
Receiving agent’s authority over offenders
Transportation of fugitive by receiving agent
Payment of fees and costs
Extradition of United States citizens