It's not black and white like that. The real answer is: it depends. Typically NO state will extradite for one minor, non-violent, misdemeanor. It's just too expensive, and if the warrant scares the person out of state, then the problem is solved at some level. For misdemeanors involving violence or crimes against children, most states will expand the extradition area; for example, the warrant might say "surrounding states only", or "within 300 miles", or "east of the Mississippi". For serious felonies, or cases where are many charges, even misdemeanors, or the judge just happens to be in a foul mood, nationwide extradition is in play.
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