Section 15: Surrender of escaped offenders

15. Surrender of escaped offenders (1) Where a person accused or convicted of an extradition crime in Mauritius is, or is suspected of being, in any foreign State with which there is an extradition treaty applicable to that offence, a request for his surrender may be transmitted by the Minister to a diplomatic or consular representative, or a Minister, of that State, or to such other authority as may be specified in the treaty. (2) Where a person accused or convicted of an extradition crime in Mauritius is, or is suspected of being in, or on his way to a Commonwealth country, or within the jurisdiction of, or of a part of, that country, a request for his surrender may be transmitted by the Minister to a diplomatic or consular representative, or a Minister, of that country, or to such other authority as may be agreed upon. (3) Any person surrendered pursuant to a request under subsection (1) or (2) may be brought to Mauritius and delivered to the proper authorities to be dealt with according to law.