Fiches Belges: Italia

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

Yes, it is

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

Directive 2011/99/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the European protection order, implemented by Legislative Decree 11 February 2015 (that entered into force on 10.03.2015).

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

The Ministry of Justice shall receive and transmit the protection measures and the European protection orders to the Judicial Authority.

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

The recognition of a European protection order shall be decided by the Court of Appeal in whose district the protected person has declared he or she has his/her whereabouts or residence or where the person has declared his/her intention to have his/her whereabouts or residence, when the request was made.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

Italian language in compliance with Article 17 of the Directive.

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

None.

a. Special requirements

The domestic legislation appears to be basically in line with the provisions of Directive 2011/99.

b. Other useful information

None.