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Yes, it is possible. There are no special provisions applicable to this situation, therefore the procedure and statutory conditions are the same as in the case of standard interception and recording of communications, for more details see measure A.50.

Directive 2014/41/EU regarding the European Investigation Order in criminal matters was implemented in the Czech law and the EIO became effective as of 16 August 2018 (Annex C). It is applicable in relation to the Member States, which have also implemented the EIO Directive. For the countries, which are not bound by the EIO Directive, the following legal framework is applicable: Art. 20 of the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Member States of the European union of May 29, 2000.

The Regional Public Prosecutor's Office in Prague.

EIO – Czech and Slovak. No reservations to the Article 16 of the European Convention 1959, however CZ applies reciprocity and bilateral treaties.

The EIO – deadline stipulated by the EIO Directive are implemented.

Section 47 (2) of the Act on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters (MLA Act) requires meeting the condition of dual criminality for allowing such interception of communications. There is also a minimum threshold of a sentence of imprisonment imposable for the crime in question, plus there is a list of specific crimes, in relation to which interception of communications may be applied - see. answer no.1.