Covers the legal rules that govern a police officer's authority to enforce laws and to investigate criminal offenses. The book also covers the basic rules of evidence in criminal cases. Supplementary material is placed in footnotes at the bottom of the text, and relevant case summary sections are located at the end of each chapter.
This manual provides an overview of the extradition process. It will help officials who play a role in extradition (the arresting officer, magistrate, prosecutor, court clerk, or judge), as well as defense attorneys, understand how their actions fit into the overall process. The manual covers related statutes and issues such as the Interstate Agreement on Detainers.
