Obtaining Evidence Abroad in Criminal Cases
This publication describes the methods by which United States law enforcement agents and prosecutors obtain investigative information and admissible evidence from abroad and provide assistance to foreign law enforcement agents and prosecutors in obtaining such information and evidence in the United States-including the constitutional provisions, statutes, rules of criminal procedure, regulations, treaties, and other procedures governing the obtaining of such information and evidence.
Mr. Abbell is the former Director of the United States Department of Justice Criminal Division's Office of International Affairs and served as the principal negotiator of numerous treaties on extradition, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, and the transfer of sentenced persons.