Fiches Belges: Netherlands

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

To appear for court in a criminal case against him or her. See also section 701, 3 a.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

EU Directive 2014/41/EU, with the European Investigation Order (EIO), was implemented in Dutch law, effective from June 17th 2017. For countries who have not implemented this EU Directive: European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, Strasbourg, 20/04/1959 Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, Strasbourg, 17/03/1978 EU Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, Brussels, 29/05/2000 The Schengen Agreement (Schengen, 19 juni 1990)

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

The competent authorities are the regional International Legal Assistance Centres (the IRCs) and the National Legal Assistance Centre (LIRC). See section 701, 3 a

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

See section 701, 3 b.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

One of the official languages of the Council of Europe, but preferably in English or German or a translation in the Dutch language.

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

Summonses have to be sent within a reasonable time before the date of the court session. No special terms are applicable.

a. Special requirements

N/A

b. Other useful information

N/A