Fiches Belges: Spain

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

Yes, it is possible. The applicable law is the Criminal Procedural Act. Under the relevant provision of the Convention of 29 May 2000 on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European Union (article 5.1) the sending and service of procedural should be done directly to the involved person.

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 the European Union European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters of 1959

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

The request shall be sent to the: a) Public Prosecutor Service; or b) Investigating Judge or Central Investigating Judge at the National Court, according to the scope of their respective objective competence (see Judicial Atlas).

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

Public Prosecutor Service or Investigating Judge/Central Investigating Judge

Accepted languages for the request/decision

The only accepted language is Spanish.

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

There is not a deadline.

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

N/A