Austria

Federal Law no 135: Cooperation with the International Criminal Court

Part 2
Specific provisions
Section 3

22. Search
1. Should the International Criminal Court request a search for arrest or should the Austrian authorities otherwise learn of an order for arrest from the Court, the Federal Ministry of the Interior shall seek the arrest of the person for the purpose of surrender to the International Criminal Court if the request or order for arrest contains the necessary details about the person sought and the alleged offence. Referral to the competent court pursuant to paragraph 26(1) of the law on extradition and judicial assistance (ARHG) is not required if the person sought is not an Austrian national or if there is no reason to believe that the person is in Austria.
2. Should a person sought by the International Criminal Court be searched for or arrested in Austria, the Federal Ministry of the Interior shall inform the International Criminal Court thereof through the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL).

Keywords

Request for arrest and surrender
Contents of request for arrest and surrender
Arrest for ICC proceedings - national procedures



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