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1. All requests for extradition shall be made in writing through diplomatic channels. In urgent circumstances or emergencies, the Central Authority of the Requested Party may accept the request by facsimile, e-mail or by any other means capable of producing a written record, in which case it shall be confirmed within sixty (60) days by a formal request through diplomatic channels.
2. The Central Authorities may communicate directly after the request has been formally transmitted. Each of the Central Authorities may designate a focal point to follow the execution of a request.
3. The following documents shall be submitted in support of a request for extradition:
a) the name of the requesting authority;
b) full name of the person sought for extradition and, if available, details of his or her citizenship, place of residence or location and description of his or her appearance with photos, fingerprints and any other details, enabling to search for and identify such person;
c) a statement of the conduct constituting the offence for which the extradition is requested, indicating the place and time of its commission and a description of the offence;
d) a certified copy of the relevant text of the law(s) describing the essential elements of the offence for which extradition is requested;
e) a certified copy of the relevant text of the law(s) prescribing the punishment for the offence for which extradition is requested;
f) a certified copy of the relevant text of the law(s) prescribing the limitation period of the offence for which extradition is requested;
g) if the request for extradition is made for the purpose of prosecution, the request shall also be supported by a copy of the warrant of arrest issued by a judge or other competent authority;
h) if the request for extradition relates to a person who has been convicted of the offence for which extradition is sought, the request shall also be supported by: (i) a copy of the sentence or conviction imposed;
(ii) a statement establishing to what extent the sentence or conviction has been carried out and the remainder of the sentence to be served.
(i) a copy of the sentence or conviction imposed;
(ii) a statement establishing to what extent the sentence or conviction has been carried out and the remainder of the sentence to be served.
4. All requests and supporting documents provided by the Parties in accordance with this Agreement shall be accompanied by a translation into the official language of the Requested Party or into the English language. All documents shall be signed and stamped by the Central Authority.