Taking of evidence

Republic of Bulgaria

Bulgaria - Criminal Procedure Code 2006 (2011) EN

Part 2 Evidencing

Chapter 12 Material Evidence

Article 109

Types of Material Evidence

As material evidence shall be collected and checked the objects, which have been meant or used for committing the offence or which have been an object of the offence, as well as any other objects, which may be used for making clear the circumstances under the case.

Part 2 Evidencing

Chapter 12 Material Evidence

Article 110

(1) The material evidence must be carefully checked, listed in detail in an appropriate record and, where possible - photographed.

(2) The material evidence shall be attached to the case file, taking measures to ensure that they are not damaged or modified.

(3) When the case is passed from one body to another, the material evidence shall be delivered together with the case file.

(3) Material evidence, which because of their dimensions or for other reasons cannot be attached to the file, must, where possible, be sealed and stored in the places specified by the respective authority.

(5) Cash and other valuables shall be delivered for safe-keeping to a commercial bank serving the state budget or to the Bulgarian National Bank.

Rome Statute

Article 93 Other forms of cooperation

1. States Parties shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Part and under procedures of national law, comply with requests by the Court to provide the following assistance in relation to investigations or prosecutions:

(b) The taking of evidence, including testimony under oath, and the production of evidence, including expert opinions and reports necessary to the Court;