Will one state extradite on an domestic charge if I live in another state?
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Will one state extradite on an domestic charge if I live in another state?
Asked on November 25, 2013 under Criminal Law, Iowa
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am assuming that you have just chosen a state of origin (Iowa) for this question rather than list you real state of residency at this point in time. Understand that extradition depends on the state in which you have taken "asylum" - residency - for the time being. But I need to give you an idea of what procedure is somewhere so I will use Iowa. Iowa is part of the Interstate Extradition compact which means in theory that they can extradite you for any crime charged. In reality, that may not be the case. But states generally do not extradite for lesser offenses and will only extradite for a major crime since the resources needed and the time spent are substantial. But the law can catch up to you on the smallest of matters. It is likely that there is a warrant out for your arrest so even the smallest stop - like a traffic light - could land you in jail. Please consider resolving the matter by hiring a lawyer to help. Otherwise you will be spending all your time looking over your shoulder.
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