Review of the Office of International Affairs' Role
in the International Extradition of Fugitives

Report Number I-2002-008
March 2002

EXECUTIVE DIGEST

INTRODUCTION

Background
The Extradition Process
Scope

RESULTS OF THE INSPECTION

Managing Extradition Cases
Limits to OIA's Role
Standards for Extradition Case Files
Tracking Extradition Case Actions
Performance Measures

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDIX I—PROCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL EXTRADITION REQUESTS

APPENDIX II—TABLE OF RESPONSIBILITIES - OTHER U.S. AGENCIES IN THE EXTRADITION PROCESS

APPENDIX III—CRIMINAL DIVISION MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSE

APPENDIX IV—OIG'S ANALYSIS OF MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSE