Legal Definitions - rendition warrant

Definition: A warrant requesting the extradition of a fugitive from one jurisdiction to another.

Example: If a person commits a crime in one state and flees to another state, the state where the crime was committed can issue a rendition warrant to have the person brought back to face charges.

Explanation: A rendition warrant is a legal document that allows law enforcement officials to arrest and transport a fugitive from one jurisdiction to another. This type of warrant is typically used when a person has fled to another state or country to avoid prosecution for a crime committed in another jurisdiction. The example illustrates how a rendition warrant can be used to bring a fugitive back to the state where the crime was committed to face charges.