Prosecutors, sheriffs back narrow exception to Oregon law to enable international extraditions

Prosecutors and sheriffs told the House Committee on Judiciary that Senate Bill 277 is a narrowly tailored fix needed so Oregon can secure international extraditions of people charged with or convicted of serious crimes in the state.

The change would allow a law enforcement agency or public body to provide information or enter an agreement to provide information to federal immigration authorities ‘‘as may be required to effect an international extradition and return of a person charged with or convicted of a crime in the state and for whom a warrant of arrest has been issued,’’ and declares an emergency effective on passage, according to the bill summary presented to the committee.

Supporters said the bill addresses an unintended gap in current Oregon law. ‘‘Currently,…