If you have an out-of-state warrant, how long do you have to extradite?

• A. 7 days
• B. 24 hours
• C. 60 minutes
• D. 20 minutes

Answer: (D)

Prompt extradition is the key idea here: when you arrest someone on an out-of-state warrant, the aim is to transfer them to the issuing jurisdiction as quickly as possible. The best answer reflects the expectation that the process be completed with minimal delay, coordinating immediately with the issuing agency and arranging transport without unnecessary hold time. In the exam context, twenty minutes captures that sense of urgency and immediate action. The other timeframes imply longer delays that undermine the purpose of cross-state extradition, which is to ensure swift surrender and reduce flight risk or complications.