Fiches Belges: Portugal

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

Yes. Procedural documents can be directly sent to the addressee by post or, when expressly required, by any other manner if compatible with the portuguese law.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

Convention of 29 May 2000 on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of European Union and Convention of the Application of the Schengen Agreements.

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

The Public Prosecution Offices

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

N/A

Accepted languages for the request/decision

Portuguese or French.

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

Not applicable.

a. Special requirements

If there is indication that the addressee does not understand the language in which the documents are drawn up, the documents should be translated into a language that the addressee understands.

b. Other useful information

The proof of service is done through document dated and signed by the addressee or by a declaration of the portuguese authorities to ensure the fact, the form and date of notification.