Fiches Belges: Словакия

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Yes.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States.

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

The judicial authorities responsible for executing the European arrest warrant in the Slovak Republic are the regional prosecutors' offices and regional courts. Responsibility for instituting proceedings to execute a European arrest warrant always lies with the regional prosecutor in whose jurisdiction the requested person resides.

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

N/A

Accepted languages for the request/decision

Slovak language, Polish language in relation with Republic of Poland, czech in relation with the Czech Republic, german language in relation with Republic of Austria.

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

40 days / 60 days for the execution of the EAW, in specific cases the period for EAW execution can be prolonged for another 30 days.

a. Special requirements

European arrest warrant or proof of its existence must be received within 18 days after the provisional arrest of the person sought. The provisional arrest cannot last more than 40 days. European arrest warrant or proof of its existence must be received within 18 days after the provisional arrest of the person sought. The provisional arrest cannot last more than 40 days. / The provisional arrest cannot last more than 40 days, within this period the original of the EAW with its translation to Slovak language must be delivered to the executing authority (regional prosecutors office).The Slovak Republic examines the question of dual criminality only in relation with the crimes which are not included in 32 categories of criminal offences.

b. Other useful information

N/A