Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
(e)
Where a warrant of arrest or a summons has been issued under article 58, and
having due regard to the strength of the evidence and the rights of the parties
concerned, as provided for in this Statute and the Rules of Procedure and
Evidence, seek the cooperation of States pursuant to article 93, paragraph 1 (k),
to take protective measures for the purpose of forfeiture, in particular for the
ultimate benefit of victims.
Article 58
Issuance by the Pre-Trial Chamber of a warrant of arrest or a summons to
appear
1.
2.
3.
At any time after the initiation of an investigation, the Pre-Trial Chamber shall,
on the application of the Prosecutor, issue a warrant of arrest of a person if, having
examined the application and the evidence or other information submitted by the
Prosecutor, it is satisfied that:
(a)
There are reasonable grounds to believe that the person has committed a
crime within the jurisdiction of the Court; and
(b)
The arrest of the person appears necessary:
(i)
To ensure the person's appearance at trial;
(ii)
To ensure that the person does not obstruct or endanger the
investigation or the court proceedings; or
(iii)
Where applicable, to prevent the person from continuing with
the commission of that crime or a related crime which is within
the jurisdiction of the Court and which arises out of the same
circumstances.
The application of the Prosecutor shall contain:
(a)
The name of the person and any other relevant identifying information;
(b)
A specific reference to the crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court which
the person is alleged to have committed;
(c)
A concise statement of the facts which are alleged to constitute those crimes;
(d)
A summary of the evidence and any other information which establish
reasonable grounds to believe that the person committed those crimes; and
(e)
The reason why the Prosecutor believes that the arrest of the person is
necessary.
The warrant of arrest shall contain:
(a)
The name of the person and any other relevant identifying information;
(b)
A specific reference to the crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court for
which the person's arrest is sought; and
(c)
A concise statement of the facts which are alleged to constitute those crimes.
4.
The warrant of arrest shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Court.
5.
On the basis of the warrant of arrest, the Court may request the provisional arrest or
the arrest and surrender of the person under Part 9.
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