Fiches Belges: Italia

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

In our legal system there is not a specific provision in the competence of judicial authorities to "freeze" a bank account. The same result con be achieved issuing a seizure (see measure 501). A freezing measure, as provided for in Directives 2005/60/EC and 2006/70/EC, has been implemented by Legislative Decrees 109/2007 and 231/2007 as an administrative power in the competence of a body of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (named "Comitato di Sicurezza Finanziaria"). For further information, see the website mef.gov.it (english version).

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

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* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

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

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Accepted languages for the request/decision

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

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a. Special requirements

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b. Other useful information

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