An American man wanted in the United States over a fatal car crash which killed three students will face a High Court extradition hearing next month.
Frederick Russell (27), was remanded in custody until January 26th, when the matter will be heard by Mr Justice Michael Peart.
The High Court heard today that Mr Russell's defence team is awaiting two affidavits from the United States before the case can go ahead.
Mr Justice Peart told the court : "I am most anxious that everything would be in order for the 26th, but obviously fair procedures will apply, but every effort should be made to ensure everything should be in order for the 26th."
Mr Russell was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison until the end of next month.
He appeared in court for the short hearing today with his girlfriend Hazel McNaboe.
Mr Russell is wanted in Washington State to stand trial for causing the deaths of three students in a car accident on the Moscow-Pullman Highway in June 2001.
He had been due to be brought before the courts months after the incident but went on the run.