United States Code
USC most recently checked for updates: Sep 18, 2024
§ 3196.
Extradition of United States citizens
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.
cite as: 18 USC 3196