A waiver of extradition occurs when a defendant who is arrested and held in one state, country, territory, or other jurisdiction voluntarily waives the right to challenge extradition to another state, country, territory, or jurisdiction to be prosecuted or stand trial for a criminal offense in that other state, country, territory, or jurisdiction. If such a defendant waives extradition, he or she will be returned to the requesting jurisdiction without the need for an extradition hearing and the related procedures.

In Kansas, a waiver of extradition means that an individual who has been arrested in Kansas for a crime committed in another state (the requesting state) agrees to voluntarily return to that state without contesting the extradition process. This waiver can significantly expedite the transfer process, as it eliminates the need for an extradition hearing, which is a legal proceeding where the court determines the legality of the extradition request. By waiving extradition rights, the defendant consents to be taken into custody by the authorities from the requesting state. The waiver must be made knowingly and voluntarily, often in the presence of an attorney to ensure that the defendant understands the consequences of waiving such rights. Kansas statutes and the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act, which Kansas has adopted, govern the extradition process. The waiver is typically documented in writing, and once signed, the defendant is subject to immediate transfer to the requesting jurisdiction.