Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-73not60
§3196 Extradition of United States Citizens
Title 18 › Part II— CRIMINAL PROCEDURE › Chapter 209— EXTRADITION › § 3196
Summary
Secretary of State may surrender a U.S. citizen to a country requesting extradition when treaty conditions are met, even if not required.
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Title 18, §3196
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If the applicable treaty or convention does not obligate the United States to extradite its citizens to a foreign country, the Secretary of State may, nevertheless, order the surrender to that country of a United States citizen whose extradition has been requested by that country if the other requirements of that treaty or convention are met.
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18 U.S.C. § 3196
Title 18 — Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60