Chapter II, Article 4 · Directive (EU) 2023/2843

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Article 4Amendments to Framework Decision 2005/214/JHA#

Framework Decision 2005/214/JHA is amended as follows:

(1)in Article 4, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:‘3.The decision or a certified copy of it, together with the certificate, shall be transmitted by the competent authority in the issuing State directly to the competent authority in the executing State. The original of the decision, or a certified copy of it, and the original of the certificate shall be sent to the executing State if it so requires. The originals or certified copies of documents may be sent in electronic form in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2023/2844 of the European Parliament and of the Council^note. All other official communications shall also be made directly between the said competent authorities.

(2)in Article 14, the introductory wording is replaced by the following:‘The competent authority of the executing State shall without delay inform the competent authority of the issuing State:’;

(3)the following article is inserted:‘Article 15aMeans of communication1.With the exception of communication under Article 7(3),official communication under this Framework Decision between the competent authority of the issuing State and the competent authority of the executing State shall be carried out in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2023/2844.2.Where a Member State has designated a central authority or authorities, paragraph 1 shall also apply to official communication with the central authority or authorities of another Member State.’.