TITLE ONE

CHAPTER I
Fundamental rights

Article 15

The United Mexican States disallow international treaties for extradition when the person to be extradited is politically persecuted, or accused of ordinary crime while having the condition of a slave in the country where he/she committed the crime, as well as the agreements or treaties that alter the human rights established by this Constitution and the international treaties signed by the Mexican State.

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The United Mexican States disallow international treaties for extradition when the

person to be extradited is politically persecuted, or accused of ordinary crime while

having the condition of a slave in the country where he/she committed the crime, as

well as the agreements or treaties that alter the human rights established by this

Constitution and the international treaties signed by the Mexican State.

''TITLE ONE, CHAPTER I: Human Rights and Guarantees, Article 18''


Mexicans who are serving imprisonment penalties in foreign countries may be

brought to the United Mex. Confinement shall only be used as an extreme measure and for the

briefest period of time that applies to the case. Confinement can be applied only to

teenagers above fourteen years old who have committed or participated in an act

that the law describes as a crime.

ican States to serve their sentences according to the

rehabilitation systems provided in this article. Foreigners who are serving

imprisonment penalties may be transferred to their countries, in accordance with

international treaties. Prisoner must grant his/her consent for the transfer.

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on a separate investigation. Charge accumulation may be ordered, if appropriate.

In the event that, after the detention order has been issued for an organized crime

charge, the accused evades the justice or is transferred to a foreign judge, the trial

and the expiry date of the criminal action will be suspended.