Article 50. Special investigative techniques
- Paragraph 1 of article 50
Original Text
v. Covert Surveillance and Audio and Video Recording
Conditions for Ordering
Article 171
If the conditions referred to in Article 161 paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Code are fulfilled, acting on a reasoned motion of the public prosecutor the court may order covert surveillance and [audio and video] recording of a suspect for the purpose of: 1) detecting contacts or communication of the suspect in public places where access is limited or in premises, except in a dwelling; 2) determining the identity of a person or locating persons of things. The locations or premises referred to in paragraph 1 item 1) of this Article or vehicles belonging to other persons may be the object of covert surveillance and [audio and video] recording only if it is probable that the suspect will be present there or that he is using those vehicles.
Cross-Cutting Issues
Investigation Procedure
Special investigative techniques
• Electronic or other forms of surveillance
• Special investigative techniques
International Cooperation
International law enforcement and police to police cooperation
• Agreements or arrangements for purposes of cooperation
• Exchange of personnel
• Cooperation on offences committed through ID related crime / use of modern technology