I was wondering if I have a warrant for me in a different state but it is a misdemeanor, will they come to the other state to extadite me?

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I was wondering if I have a warrant for me in a different state but it is a misdemeanor, will they come to the other state to extadite me?

I forged a signature and was wondering if they caught it before the year statue of limitation by 2 weeks can I get extradited out of another state?

Asked on March 12, 2012 under Criminal Law, Louisiana

Answers:

Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Due the expense associated with extradition, it is highly unlikely that state B will extradite you from State for a misdemeanor. However, so long as the warrant is outstanding against you, State A has every right to arrest you if they choose and seek extradition. 


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