Office of International Affairs (OIA)

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is the Central Authority for the United States for processing all mutual legal assistance requests in criminal matters.

OIA is an office within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice.  OIA coordinates all international evidence gathering and the extradition of international fugitives.  In concert with the State Department, OIA engages in the negotiation of bilateral and multi-lateral treaties, conventions, and other agreements on international criminal matters.