I have been arrested under a warrant issued in New Zealand for indecent assault. My lawyer says I have a good chance of getting bail at the extradition hearing and I would then have to make my own way to New Zealand for the hearing. What will happen if I just don’t turn up in New Zealand?
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Answer by Miranda Bond, Melbourne 3000 VIC
- You must attend court on the date and location specified in the bail document provided to you at the extradition hearing.
- If you do not a warrant will be issued for your arrest.
- You will most likely be imprisoned and held in custody until you can be surrendered to police from the country who applied for your extradition.
- They will then escort you to that country where you will be imprisoned until your trial.