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ARTICLE 16

Representation and Costs

(1)

The requested Party shall make all necessary arrangements for and meet the

costs of any proceedings arising out of a request for surrender and shall otherwise represent

the interests of the requesting Party.

(2)

If it becomes apparent that exceptional expenses may be incurred as a result

of a request for surrender, the Parties shall consult with a view to deciding how these

expenses will be met.

(3)

In the event that the requesting Party arranges its own legal representation and

assistance, it shall bear any costs incurred.

(4)

The requested Party shall bear the expenses arising out of the arrest and

detention of the person whose surrender is sought until that person has been surrendered. The

requesting Party shall bear all subsequent expenses.

ARTICLE 17

Arrangements for Surrender

(1)

The requested Party shall promptly communicate its decision on the request for

surrender to the requesting Party. Reasons shall be given for any complete or partial refusal

of the request.

(2)

If a fugitive offender is to be surrendered, he shall be taken by the authorities

of the requested Party on a date agreed with the requesting Party to a mutually convenient

place of departure within the jurisdiction of the requested Party. The requested Party shall

inform the requesting Party of the length of time for which the fugitive offender was detained

in connection with the request for his surrender.

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