Fiches Belges: La Norvège

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

Yes.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

1972 European Convention on the Transfer of Proceedings in Criminal Matters; The Government of the Kingdom of Norway cannot accept Article 23 and the provision concerning ne bis in idem, see Articles 35-37, in cases where the offender was a Norwegian national or was resident in Norway at the time the offence was committed. 1959 European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Article 21.

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

Regarding the 1972 European Convention on the Transfer of Proceedings in Criminal Matters - The Director of Public Prosecution. Regarding the 1959 European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters – Ministry of Justice.

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

The Director of Public Prosecution.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

The documents connected with the application of the Convention which are drawn up in a language other than Norwegian, Danish, Swedish or English, shall be accompanied by a translation into Norwegian or English.

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

N/A

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

N/A