Return of the Fugitive

Once the foreign authorities notify the Criminal Division’s Office of International Affairs (OIA) or the U.S. Embassy that the fugitive is ready to be surrendered, OIA will inform the prosecutor and arrange with the appropriate law enforcement agency, most often the U. S. Marshals Service, for agents to escort the fugitive to the United States. U. S. Marshals provide the escort even in a State case. However, in some cases arrangements are made for State or other federal law enforcement agents to accompany the U.S. Marshals or conduct the escort themselves. If the fugitive is a foreign national, OIA will ask the DHS to authorize Significant Public Benefit Parole to permit the foreign national to enter the country.  If the fugitive is a U.S. citizen, a valid U.S. travel document will be required for the fugitive’s travel to the United States.  The State Department is responsible for issuing U.S. travel documents, including passports for U.S. citizens.  OIA can provide AUSAs with the appropriate points of contact at the State Department.

[updated April 2018]