Fiches Belges: Austria

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

There is no specific rule providing for psychiatric medical examination. However, it is possible to appoint a qualified expert in any case where specific expertise is required for investigation or taking of evidence; this also includes psychiatric medical examination. For further information, see measure No. 305 (Technical or scientific examinations or expert evaluations).

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

See measure No. 305 (Technical or scientific examinations or expert evaluations).

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

See measure No. 305 (Technical or scientific examinations or expert evaluations).

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

See measure No. 305 (Technical or scientific examinations or expert evaluations).

Accepted languages for the request/decision

See measure No. 305 (Technical or scientific examinations or expert evaluations).

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

See measure No. 305 (Technical or scientific examinations or expert evaluations).

a. Special requirements

See measure No. 305 (Technical or scientific examinations or expert evaluations).

b. Other useful information

"See measure No. 305 (Technical or scientific examinations or expert evaluations). There shall be compliance with a request for judicial assistance which requires a procedure that differs from Austrian laws on criminal procedure, if this is compatible with the criminal procedure and its principles."