Bail granted pending extradition following prolonged detention and procedural delay

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The United States sought the extradition of the requested person from Belize to stand trial in Florida on a murder charge. After remaining in custody for nearly twenty months while the extradition proceedings were affected by repeated procedural difficulties, the requested person applied for bail, which the respondent did not oppose. The Supreme Court held that bail is available in extradition proceedings, although the discretion must be exercised with particular caution because of the requested State’s treaty obligations and the risk that the person may evade surrender. Taking account of the prolonged detention, the lack of progress in the proceedings and the constitutional protection of personal liberty, the court granted bail subject to a substantial bond, two sureties, reporting requirements, surrender of travel documents, a fixed residence and notification of the order to all border posts.

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