
Who Is Authorized To Issue A Seizure Order?
Upon the decision of a judge or in cases of delay
In cases where the public prosecutor cannot be reached, law enforcement officers may carry out the seizure upon the written order of the public prosecutor or, if the public prosecutor cannot be reached, upon the written order of the chief law enforcement officer.
(2) The clear identity of the law enforcement officer shall be recorded in the minutes of the seizure. (3) The written order of the public prosecutor or the chief of law enforcement shall be submitted to the approval of the judge in charge within twenty-four hours. The judge shall announce his decision within forty-eight hours following the seizure; otherwise, the seizure shall be automatically lifted. (4) The person whose property or other assets in his possession have been seized may at any time request the judge to issue a decision in this regard.