CARICOM Treaty Database
Objective of Treaty / Agreement / Convention
The objective of this Treaty is to establish, within the Caribbean Community, a system of arrest and surrender of requested persons for the purposes of conducting in respect of those persons a criminal prosecution for an applicable offence; or executing a custodial sentence or greater punishment where the requested persons have fled from justice after being convicted or sentenced for an applicable offence
Date of Signature
| Country | Date of Signature |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | 27 February 2018 |
| Barbados | 27 February 2018 |
| Dominica | 5 July 2017 |
| Grenada | 6 July 2017 |
| Guyana | 6 July 2017 |
| Jamaica | 6 July 2018 |
| St Kitts and Nevis | 6 July 2017 |
| Saint Lucia | 6 July 2017 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 4 December 2018 |
Date of Ratification
| Country | Date of Ratification |
|---|---|
| Barbados | 7 May 2018 |
| Dominica | 25 August 2022 |
| Grenada | 7 June 2019 |
| Guyana | 7 December 2018 |
| Saint Lucia | 28 November 2022 |
Date of Accession
| Country | Date of Accession |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 7 July 2025 |
Resolution / Withdrawal
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
Key Dates & Classification
Date Opened for Signature
5 July 2017
Date Entry into Force
7 June 2019
Location Opened for Signature
St. Georges, Grenada
Treaty Type
Treaty
Treaty File
CARICOM Arrest Warrant Treaty.PDF