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2. The Requested State may postpone the extradition proceedings against a person who is being prosecuted or who is serving a sentence in that State. The postponement may continue until the prosecution of the person sought has been concluded or until such person has served any sentence imposed.
Article 15
Requests for Extradition Made by More than One State
If the Requested State receives requests from the other Contracting State and from and other State or States for the extradition of the same person, either for the same offense or for different offenses, the executive authority of the Requested State shall determine to which State it will surrender the person. In making its decision, the Requested State shall consider all relevant factors, including but not limited to:
| (a) | whether the requests were made pursuant to treaty; |
| (b) | the place where each offense was committed; |
| (c) | the respective interests of the Requesting States; |
| (d) | the gravity of the offenses; |
| (e) | the nationality of the victim; |
| (f) | the possibility of further extradition between the Requesting States; and |
| (g) | the chronological order in which the requests were received from the Requesting States. |
Article 16
Seizure and Surrender of Property
1. To the extent permitted under its laws, the Requested State may seize and surrender to the Requesting State all articles, documents, and evidence connected with the offense in respect of which extradition is granted. The items mentioned in this Article may be
