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Consular notification and access : instructions for federal, state, and local law enforcement and other officials regarding foreign nationals in the United States and the rights of consular officials to assist them

Additional Titles
Instructions for federal, state, and local law enforcement and other officials regarding foreign nationals in the United States and the rights of consular officials to assist them
Published
[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Dept. of State, 2003.
Edition
Revised Jan. 2003.
Physical Description
iv, 58 pages ; 28 cm.
Additional Creators
United States. Department of State
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Contents
Part 1. Basic instructions -- Part 2. Detailed instructions -- Part 3. Frequently asked questions -- Part 4. Translations of suggested statements -- Part 5. Legal material -- Part 6. Embassies and consulates.
Summary
This booklet contains instructions and guidance relating to the arrest and detention of foreign nationals, deaths of foreign nationals, the appointment of guardians for minors or incompetent adults who are foreign nationals, and related issues pertaining to the provision of consular services to foreign nationals in the United States. This booklet is designed to help ensure that foreign governments can extend appropriate consular services to their nationals in the United States and that the United States complies with its legal obligations to such governments. The instructions and guidance herein should be followed by all federal, state, and local government officials, whether law enforcement, judicial, or other, insofar as they pertain to foreign nationals subject to such officials' authority or to matters within such officials' competence.
Report Numbers
S 1.40/2:C 76/2/2003
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Cover title.
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Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Other Forms
Also available via Internet from the DOS web site. Address as of 11/12/04: http://travel.state.gov/law/CNA%5Fbook.pdf; current access is available via PURL.
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