What is the typical timeline from arrest to final extradition decision in French cases?

If uncontested, surrender can occur within two to three months of arrest. Contested cases typically take six to twelve months at first instance, with Westminster Magistrates’ Court scheduling full hearings within weeks of arrest. Appeals to the High Court add three to six months; applications for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court extend proceedings further. During this period, the requested person may be detained or released on conditional bail. Complex cases involving human rights evidence, forum arguments, or parallel Interpol challenges can extend beyond twelve months before final resolution.