Chapter 1 General Provisions
Article 3 - Communication channels and means of communication
1. International cooperation in criminal matters shall be carried out through the communication channels and means of communication determined under the relevant international agreement or individual agreement.
(a) The Court shall have the authority to make requests to States Parties for cooperation. The requests shall be transmitted through the diplomatic channel or any other appropriate channel as may be designated by each State Party upon ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. Subsequent changes to the designation shall be made by each State Party in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.