{"id":1139,"date":"2026-04-13T16:03:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galen.de\/?page_id=1139"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:52:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:52:44","slug":"international-legal-assistance-extradition-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/rechtsgebiete\/internationale-rechtshilfe-auslieferungsrecht\/","title":{"rendered":"International Legal Assistance &amp; Extradition Law"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1139\" class=\"elementor elementor-1139\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6acff9f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6acff9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b14b524 red-underline elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b14b524\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Defense against European and international criminal measures: European Arrest Warrant (EAW), extradition requests, Interpol Red Notice<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law enforcement does not stop at national borders. Law enforcement agencies cooperate worldwide on the basis of numerous bilateral and multilateral agreements. Investigations increasingly involve allegations with European and international connections. As a result, arrest warrants are executed across borders, and data is exchanged globally through the use of modern information technologies. Anyone confronted with requests from European and international authorities often finds themselves facing a complex legal situation that intertwines national criminal and constitutional law, European law, and international law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lawyers at Galen Rechtsanw\u00e4lte defend defendants nationwide against criminal proceedings \u2013 from initial investigations to arrest warrants \u2013 by German, European, and international authorities. We collaborate with a network of colleagues abroad that we have built up over many years. We also specifically challenge extradition requests and Interpol measures (e.g., a Red Notice).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2>What do international legal assistance and extradition mean?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International legal assistance in criminal matters refers to judicial or administrative support for criminal proceedings abroad. This can involve either Germany requesting legal assistance itself or receiving a request from abroad.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extradition law is part of international legal assistance. Extradition means the compulsory transfer of a suspect or convicted person to another state for prosecution or the enforcement of a sentence. In Germany, the legal basis is primarily the Act on International Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (IRG), which also regulates surrender within the European Union based on a European Arrest Warrant.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, numerous bilateral and multilateral agreements exist, such as the European Convention on Extradition or the extradition agreement between the EU and the USA.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other forms of international legal assistance are also regulated in the IRG. Examples of other forms of legal assistance include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the questioning of witnesses or suspects abroad,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the seizure of evidence located abroad or\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the provision of information by foreign authorities.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2>Extradition requests from third countries \u2013 criteria for review and obstacles to extradition<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requests from non-EU countries undergo a comprehensive admissibility review. The Higher Regional Court examines the legal admissibility of extradition under the Act on International Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (IRG). Furthermore, a decision on whether to grant extradition is made, which is generally the responsibility of the Federal Government. As part of this decision, the Federal Government, exercising its discretion in foreign policy, specifically examines whether an obligation to provide extradition exists under international law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In extradition proceedings, the Higher Regional Court examines whether the legal requirements for extradition are met and whether any obstacles to extradition exist. Furthermore, the Higher Regional Court does not, in principle, review the legality of the foreign decision, but only whether the commission of an extraditable offense has been plausibly alleged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extradition generally requires a formal request from another state. This request must relate to a criminal offense that is punishable under both the law of the requesting state and German law (the so-called principle of dual criminality). Furthermore, a certain minimum sentence must typically be reached.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extradition obstacles are also examined as part of the admissibility review under the German Act on International Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (IRG). In practice, this can involve the following points:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The threat of the death penalty or other excessively harsh sanctions without sufficient assurances.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhumane treatment in criminal proceedings or detention<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political persecution or a predominantly political nature of the proceedings<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific human rights risks such as inhuman or degrading detention conditions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of minimum guarantees of a fair trial, such as can be the case with a conviction in absentia if there are no sufficient opportunities for a retrial.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedural restrictions such as the principle of specialty<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prohibition of double jeopardy (ne bis in idem) or the expiration of the statute of limitations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Which objections are valid depends on the circumstances of the individual case, the evidence, and current case law.<\/span><\/p><h2>Extradition requests within the EU<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extradition requests within the EU are regularly made by issuing a European Arrest Warrant. This is based on Framework Decision 2002\/584\/JHA and implements the principle of mutual recognition of criminal judgments. The Higher Regional Court (OLG) also examines the admissibility of extradition in cases originating from an EU member state, albeit with some limitations. In EU proceedings, the examination of the principle of dual criminality is waived for certain categories of offenses (see Section 81 No. 4 of the German Act on International Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (IRG)).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike extradition proceedings with third countries, there is no longer a comprehensive political decision regarding authorization. Refusal of authorization is only possible under limited circumstances.<\/span><\/p><h2>How does an extradition procedure proceed before the Higher Regional Court?<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process often begins with an arrest based on a cross-border search. This requires a European Arrest Warrant, a foreign arrest request via Interpol, or an alert in the Schengen Information System (SIS). Unlike the issuance of a European Arrest Warrant or a search via the SIS, however, requests via Interpol do not obligate the receiving state to search for and arrest the suspect.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upon receipt of an extradition request, the competent Higher Regional Court decides on the admissibility of the extradition. The Attorney General&#039;s Office conducts the proceedings and, if necessary, applies for extradition custody. However, extradition custody requires that grounds for detention exist, such as risk of flight, and that the extradition is not inadmissible from the outset. Those affected have the right to be heard and to legal representation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2>Deleting an Interpol Red Notice \u2013 Defense against international manhunts<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Interpol Red Notice (also known as a &quot;Red Notice&quot; in German) is a request from Interpol for the search and arrest of a suspect based on a national arrest warrant. Before issuing a Red Notice, Interpol essentially only checks whether a serious, joint crime has been committed and whether the request is of interest to international police cooperation. In Germany, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), acting as the National Central Bureau (NCB), is responsible for implementing the notice. Travelers to countries that have implemented the Red Notice risk arrest and \u2013 at least until the admissibility of extradition is clarified \u2013 detention pending extradition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we provide advice not only after an arrest, but also in advance, for example to obtain the deletion of an Interpol Red Notice or to find out from the BKA whether a Red Notice has been implemented in Germany.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of a request to have a Red Notice removed, it must be verified whether the alert complies with the rules of Interpol&#039;s statutes (in particular Article 3 of the Interpol Constitution). Politically motivated proceedings or violations of fundamental procedural principles can lead to the removal of the Red Notice \u2013 the Commission for the Control of Interpol&#039;s Files (CCF) is responsible for this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2>Defense in extradition proceedings \u2013 your legal advice and representation by Galen Lawyers<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extradition proceedings require immediate legal representation. Our lawyers will promptly review the case file, examine the formal and substantive requirements for extradition, and analyze any potential obstacles to extradition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question of whether extradition from Germany can be prevented always depends on the circumstances of the specific case. We develop a defense strategy tailored to each individual case and coordinate defense measures abroad through our international network. The goal is to fully protect your rights and minimize the impact of the proceedings on your personal and professional life. Defense measures should be initiated as soon as you become aware of an investigation or a warrant for your arrest. Acting early significantly increases your options for defense.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90a7900 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"90a7900\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/galen.de\/en\/#kontakt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d4964c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6d4964c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff3870e red-underline elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff3870e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>.elementor-element-ff3870e{display:none !important}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-430f437 uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"430f437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-703' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-6b79aef\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-6b79aef uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-6a2f367690a7d\">To which countries does Germany export?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germany generally extradites to EU member states based on a European Arrest Warrant. Furthermore, extradition treaties exist with numerous countries worldwide, particularly due to multilateral agreements. Bilateral extradition treaties also exist with third countries such as the United States of America (USA). However, the decisive factor is always the individual assessment of each case.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-8183eaa\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-8183eaa uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-6a2f367690b07\">Are there any countries to which Germany does not extradite?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extradition may be inadmissible, for example, if basic minimum standards of the rule of law are not guaranteed in the requesting state or if the death penalty is a possibility. Extradition may also be refused in cases of political persecution or human rights violations in detention. A case-by-case examination is always required, taking into account the current political situation and the individual circumstances of the person concerned.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-36f9a7b\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-36f9a7b uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-6a2f367690b43\">What is a European Arrest Warrant?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The European Arrest Warrant is a simplified extradition procedure between EU member states. It replaces the traditional extradition procedure and is based on the principle of mutual trust between judicial systems.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-9146b73\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-9146b73 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-6a2f367690b7f\">Can I take legal action against extradition?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The admissibility of the extradition is reviewed by a Higher Regional Court. Objections to the extradition can be raised within this process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Higher Regional Court&#039;s extradition decision violates fundamental rights, it must be examined whether a constitutional complaint can be filed. A violation of fundamental rights may occur, for example, if extradition poses a threat to the life and limb\/physical integrity of the person concerned, or if a fair trial is not guaranteed in the state to which extradition is sought. In order to prevent extradition, an urgent application must also be filed with the Federal Constitutional Court.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-e3e4d09\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-e3e4d09 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-5-6a2f367690bb4\">What is an Interpol Red Notice and what are its consequences?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Red Notice is a request issued by Interpol for an international search and arrest warrant. This request is based on a request from an Interpol member state. A Red Notice is not a legally binding international arrest warrant and does not create an immediate obligation to arrest. However, in countries that have implemented it nationally, it can serve as grounds for a provisional arrest and the initiation of extradition proceedings.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-200c5cd\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-200c5cd uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-6-6a2f367690bed\">How long does an extradition procedure take?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The duration depends on the individual case. Proceedings within the EU are often faster than those involving third countries. Complex legal issues can prolong the process.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-0de18e3\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-0de18e3 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-7-6a2f367690c1e\">Can Germany extradite its own citizens?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German citizens are generally not extradited to countries outside the EU. Within the EU, extradition of German citizens is possible under certain conditions.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-6e27a6b\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-6e27a6b uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-8-6a2f367690c4f\">When should I contact a lawyer specializing in international legal assistance and extradition?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you become aware of an investigation, whether domestic or foreign, you should seek legal counsel immediately. It is crucial to determine whether, in addition to a defense in the investigating state, action should also be taken against cross-border criminal measures (requests for arrest and extradition, other requests for legal assistance). Acting promptly is essential for the further course of the proceedings.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Verteidigung gegen europ\u00e4ische und internationale strafrechtliche Ma\u00dfnahmen: Europ\u00e4ischer Haftbefehl (EuHb), Auslieferungsersuchen, Interpol Red Notice Strafverfolgung macht vor nationalen Grenzen nicht halt. Die Strafverfolgungsbeh\u00f6rden arbeiten weltweit auf der Grundlage zahlreicher bi- und multilateraler Abkommen zusammen. 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