Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F1997B01930:body:0:p5
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if the request has been made by Australia, a certificate of conviction and a copy of the sentence, if it has been imposed; or if a sentence has not been imposed a statement of intention to impose a sentence:
       b) if the request has been made by the Republic of Argentina, a copy of the sentence that has been imposed.
When a sentence has been imposed the Requesting State shall provide a certificate staling that the sentence is immediately enforceable and that it has not been fully enforced and the extent to which it has not been carried out.
5. The documents supporting the request for extradition shall comply with Article 8 and shall be accompanied by a translation into the language of the Requested State.

ARTICLE 6

CONVICTION IN ABSENTIA

Extradition shall not be granted when the person sought has been convicted in absentia unless the Requesting State gives assurances that it shall reopen the proceedings so that the person sought has an opportunity to present a defence. In such a case the Requesting State shall furnish its request in accordance with Article 5 of this Treaty as if the person had not been convicted of the offence.

ARTICLE 7

SIMPLIFIED EXTRADITION

Notwithstanding that the formal requirements of this Treaty have not been complied with, the Requested State may grant the extradition if the person sought expressly agrees after having been informed of his rights to an extradition proceeding and of the protection afforded by such proceeding.

ARTICLE 8

AUTHENTICATION OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

1. Any document that, in accordance with Article 5 of this Treaty, accompanies a request for extradition shall be admitted in evidence in any extradition proceedings in the Requested State if:
       a) it purports to be signed or certified by a Judge, or other judicial officer in or of the Requesting State: and
       b) it purports to be sealed with an official seal of a Minister of State or of a department of the Government of the Requesting State.
2. The signatures and seal on documents presented through the diplomatic channel shall be deemed to be those of the persons and the Department referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.

ARTICLE 9

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. If the Requested State considers that the documents submitted in support of the extradition request are not sufficient according to the provisions of this Treaty, it may request the presentation of additional information within such time as it specifies.

2. If the person whose extradition is sought is in custody or on bail as a result of the extradition request and the additional information furnished is not sufficient, in accordance with this Treaty, or has not been received within the