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The decision ordering an investigative measure does not relieve the judge of jurisdiction. The decision indicates the date on which the case will be recalled for further examination.
The judge must limit the choice of measure to what is sufficient for the resolution of the dispute, endeavouring to select what is simplest and least onerous.
Investigative measures may be ordered in any event, if the judge does not have sufficient evidence to rule.
A decision which, in the course of proceedings, merely orders or modifies an investigative measure shall not be notified. The same applies to a decision that refuses to order or modify the measure. Th…
The facts on which the resolution of the dispute depends may, at the request of the parties or ex officio, be the subject of any legally permissible investigative measure.
The judge may at any time increase or restrict the scope of the measures prescribed.
When the civil action is brought before a criminal court, it is time-barred according to the rules of the public action. When it is brought before a civil court, it is time-barred according to the rul…
Public prosecution for the enforcement of sentences is initiated and exercised by the magistrates or civil servants to whom it is entrusted by law.This action may also be initiated by the injured part…
Goods held in customs custody are recorded in a special register.
Customs officers may only open packages held in customs custody and check their contents in the presence of the owner or consignee or, failing this, and at the request of the customs administration, a…
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