Fiches Belges: España

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

Yes, it is possible. The applicable law is the Criminal Procedural Act, which refers to this measure for national cases. This concerns the use of technical or scientific resources in order to obtain information that is useful to the investigation. Pursuant to art. 456 ff. there is a wide range of possible expert evaluations which may be necessary: fingerprinting, expert evaluations relating to weapons, medical and biological tests, etc.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

Yes, it is possible. The applicable law is the Criminal Procedural Act, which refers to this measure for national cases. This concerns the use of technical or scientific resources in order to obtain information that is useful to the investigation. Pursuant to art. 456 ff. there is a wide range of possible expert evaluations which may be necessary: fingerprinting, expert evaluations relating to weapons, medical and biological tests, etc.

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

Yes, it is possible. The applicable law is the Criminal Procedural Act, which refers to this measure for national cases. This concerns the use of technical or scientific resources in order to obtain information that is useful to the investigation. Pursuant to art. 456 ff. there is a wide range of possible expert evaluations which may be necessary: fingerprinting, expert evaluations relating to weapons, medical and biological tests, etc.

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

Public Prosecutor Service and 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 deadline.

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

Expert evaluations may be carried out by civil servants or private experts, as designated by the relevant Prosecutor, Investigating Judge or the parties.