Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-73
§3187 Provisional arrest and detention within extraterritorial jurisdiction
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Summary
An official may telegraph another official to ask for a temporary arrest and detention of a fugitive before formal proof is presented. The telegraph must say a warrant was issued in the requester's jurisdiction charging the fugitive with the crime for which extradition is sought, and custody under that telegraph cannot exceed 90 days.
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Title 18, §3187
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The provisional arrest and detention of a fugitive, under section 3042 and 3183 of this title, in advance of the presentation of formal proofs, may be obtained by telegraph upon the request of the authority competent to request the surrender of such fugitive addressed to the authority competent to grant such surrender. Such request shall be accompanied by an express statement that a warrant for the fugitive’s arrest has been issued within the jurisdiction of the authority making such request charging the fugitive with the commission of the crime for which his extradition is sought to be obtained. No person shall be held in custody under telegraphic request by virtue of this section for more than ninety days.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 662d (Mar. 22, 1934, ch. 73, § 3, 48 Stat. 455). Provision for expense to be borne by the demanding authority is incorporated in section 3195 of this title. Changes were made in phraseology and arrangement.
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18 U.S.C. § 3187
Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73