Fiches Belges

Hearing of a witness by video conference can be applied when the witness can not come to the pre-trial investigation officer, prosecutor or court and testify directly, or in cases when the identification of the witness can not be discovered to public. Hearing of suspects/persons accused by video conference is a measure for receiving and obtaining information important for the case’ investigation from a person, who can not come to the pre-trial investigation officer, prosecutor or court and testify directly.

Directive 2014/41/EU regarding the European Investigation Order in criminal matters. EU MLA Convention 2000; non-EU - Art 9 of CoE Second Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (2001).

The Prosecutor General's Office, the Regional Prosecutor's Offices and the District courts. The District courts - at the trial stage, Prosecutor's Offices - at the pre-trial stage.

Lithuanian or English

EIO – 90 days, MLA - not determined.

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