Article 7
Capital Punishment
When the offense for which extradition is sought is punishable by death under the laws in the Requesting State and is not punishable by death under the laws in the Requested State, the executive authority in the Requested State may refuse extradition unless the Requesting State provides an assurance that the death penalty will not be imposed or, if imposed, will not be carried out.
Article 8
Extradition Procedures and Required Documents
1. All requests for extradition shall be submitted through the diplomatic channel.
2. All requests for extradition shall be supported by:
| (a) | as accurate a description as possible of the person sought, together with any other information that would help to establish identity and probable location; |
| (b) | a statement of the facts of the offense(s); |
| (c) | the relevant text of the law(s) describing the essential elements of the offense for which extradition is requested; |
| (d) | the relevant text of the law(s) prescribing punishment for the offense for which extradition is requested; and |
| (e) | documents, statements, or other types of information specified in paragraphs 3 or 4 of this Article, as applicable. |
3. In addition to the requirements in paragraph 2 of this Article, a request for extradition of a person who is sought for prosecution shall be supported by:
| (a) | a copy of the warrant or order of arrest issued by a judge or other competent authority; |
| (b) | a copy of the charging document, if any; and |
| (c) | for requests to the United States, such information as would provide a reasonable basis to believe that the person sought committed the offense for which extradition is requested. |
