§ 3181. Scope and limitation of chapter
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(a)The provisions of this chapter relating to the surrender of persons who have committed crimes in foreign countries shall continue in force only during the existence of any treaty of extradition with such foreign government.
(b)The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to permit, in the exercise of comity, the surrender of persons, other than citizens, nationals, or permanent residents of the United States, who have committed crimes of violence against nationals of the United States in foreign countries without regard to the existence of any treaty of extradition with such foreign government if the Attorney General certifies, in writing, that—
(1)evidence has been presented by the foreign government that indicates that had the offenses been committed in the United States, they would constitute crimes of violence as defined under section 16 of this title; and
(2)the offenses charged are not of a political nature.
(c)As used in this section, the term “national of the United States” has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)).
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 822; Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 443(a), Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1280.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 658 (R.S. § 5274).
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
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- June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 822
- Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 443(a)
- 110 Stat. 1280
- Pub. L. 104–132
- Pub. L. 105–323, title II
- 112 Stat. 3033
- Public Law 103–173
- 107 Stat. 1998
- Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title XIII, § 1342
- 110 Stat. 486
- Pub. L. 111–117, div. F, title VII, § 7034(t)
- 123 Stat. 3364
- Pub. L. 100–690, title IV, § 4605
- 102 Stat. 4290
- Pub. L. 102–583, § 6(e)(1)
- 106 Stat. 4933
- Pub. L. 100–204, title VIII, § 803
- 101 Stat. 1397
- Pub. L. 99–93, title I, § 133
- 99 Stat. 420
- 49 Stat. 3111
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§ 3181
Scope and limitation of chapter
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ActJune 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 822
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–132, title IV, § 443(a)
Stat.110 Stat. 1280
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–132
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