§ 3187. — Provisional arrest and detention within extraterritorial jurisdiction.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 18USC3187]
TITLE 18--CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART II--CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 209--EXTRADITION
Sec. 3187. Provisional arrest and detention within
extraterritorial jurisdiction
The provisional arrest and detention of a fugitive, under sections
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.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 824.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., Sec. 662d (Mar. 22, 1934, ch.
73, Sec. 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.
