What happens if I am arrested on a Red Notice before my CCF case concludes?

Arrest triggers a separate domestic legal process in the detaining country — typically extradition proceedings governed by that nation’s bilateral treaties and national law. The CCF process continues in parallel but does not automatically halt extradition. However, a pending CCF challenge, particularly one alleging political motivation or human rights violations, can be introduced as evidence before the extradition court. Many jurisdictions, especially within the EU, give significant weight to such arguments. Immediate legal representation in the arresting country is critical to oppose detention and contest surrender while the CCF reviews the underlying notice.