Part I
General
CHAPTER II
General rules of procedure
Article 29
Urgent provisional measures
1. In case of urgency, the foreign judicial authorities may communicate with the Portuguese judicial authorities, either directly or through the International Criminal Police Organisation - INTERPOL or through central agencies designated to that effect, for the purpose of requesting provisional measures or measures that cannot be delayed ; the request shall state the reasons for the urgency and shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 23 above.
2. Requests shall be transmitted by post, by electronic means, by telegraph or by any other means allowing for a written record provided that it is admitted by the Portuguese law.
3. Where the Portuguese judicial authorities deem the request to be admissible, they shall execute it ; however, where prescribed by this law, they must seek to obtain from the Minister of Justice, through the Central Authority, previous clearance- should that be possible - or ratification otherwise.
4. Where under this Article co-operation involves Portuguese and foreign authorities of a different nature, the request shall be channelled through the Central Authority.
National procedures for execution of cooperation request
Provisional arrest
Request for provisional arrest
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