Extradition Act of 1983

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Extradition Act of 1983 - Amends the Federal criminal code to set forth new procedures governing the extradition of persons from the United States for alleged criminal activity. Authorizes only the Attorney General to initiate an extradition complaint. (Current law permits any authority of a foreign government to do so.) Establishes criteria for use by the Secretary of State in determining which of several complaints for the same person to honor. Permits the filing of a complaint in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia if the location of the person is unknown. Allows the Attorney General to request issuance of a summons rather than an arrest warrant. Requires the court to order the person detained during the first ten days following his arrest, unless such person shows by the preponderance of the evidence that: (1) he or she presents no substantial risk of flight; (2) he or she does not endanger any person or the community; or (3) no foreign treaty relationship will be jeopardized. Requires the prehearing release of a person if the evidence and documents required by treaty are not filed with the court within 60 days of the arrest. Sets forth general standards for prehea…