Declarations

Articles: 4,8,16,17,18,35

a) Republic of Serbia is against application of Article 4 paragraph 2 of the Convention.
b) In accordance with Article 8 of the Convention, Court Employees of the requesting State can be present in execution of the Request in Republic of Serbia after obtained permission from Ministry competent for the Administration of Justice.
c) In accordance with Article 35 of the Convention, Republic of Serbia declares that gathering of evidences in accordance with Articles 16 and 17 of the Convention can be performed only after permission obtained from Ministry competent for Administration of Justice.
d) In accordance with Article 18 of the Convention, diplomatic or consular Representatives or authorised Representatives in Republic of Serbia authorised for to gather evidences in accordance with Articles 15, 16 and 17 of the Convention, can ask for help in gathering of evidences under force. Competent Organ for application of Article 18 of the Convention is the First Instance Court in the Republic of Serbia in whose area person has permanent or temporary residence.