Fiches Belges: Spain

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

Yes, it is possible.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

Council of Europe Convention (1972): European Convention on the Transfer of Proceedings in Criminal Matters. 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 ( art 21)

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

Ministry of Justice in case that CoE Convention of 1972. Public Prosecutor or Investigation Judge in case the 2000 Convention or CoE Convention of 1959

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

Public Prosecutor Service or Investigating Judge or Central Investigating Judge in case the use or 2000 Convention or CoE Convention of 1959. Criminal Court of the National Audience in case the CoE Convention of 1972.

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 deadline.

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

N/A