“And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.”
When he learned that Jesus was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time — under Herod's jurisdiction: the transfer to Herod Antipas who has come to Jerusalem for the Passover. Pilate's sending of Jesus to Herod is the political maneuvering of a governor who doesn't want the case.
Church Fathers on Luke 23:7
Pilate having determined not to question our Lord concerning the above-mentioned accusation, is the rather glad now that an opportunity offers to escape from passing judgment upon Him. Hence it is said, When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilean. And lest he should be compelled to pass sentence against one whom he knew to be innocent, and delivered for envy sends Him to be heard by Herod, preferring that he who was the Tetrarch of our Lord’s…
Wherein he follows the Roman law, which provided that every man should be judged by the governor of his own jurisdiction.
Now Herod wished to make proof of Christ’s fame, desiring to witness His miracles; for it follows, And when Herod saw Jesus, he was glad, &c.
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