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ARTICLE-19: Challenges to the jurisdiction of the Court or the admissibility of a case     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) An accused or a person for whom a warrant of arrest or a summons to appear has been issued under article 58; ...
... (c) In cooperation with the relevant States, to prevent the absconding of persons in respect of whom the Prosecutor has already requested a warrant of arrest under article 58. ...
... 9. The making of a challenge shall not affect the validity of any act performed by the Prosecutor or any order or warrant issued by the Court prior to the making of the challenge. ...


ARTICLE-53: Initiation of an investigation     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) There is not a sufficient legal or factual basis to seek a warrant or summons under article 58; ...


ARTICLE-57: Functions and powers of the Pre-Trial Chamber     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) At the request of the Prosecutor, issue such orders and warrants as may be required for the purposes of an investigation; ...
... (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     [go to this ARTICLE]
... Issuance by the Pre-Trial Chamber of a warrant of arrest or a summons to appear ...
... 1. 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: ...
... 3. The warrant of arrest shall contain: ...
... 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. ...
... 6. The Prosecutor may request the Pre-Trial Chamber to amend the warrant of arrest by modifying or adding to the crimes specified therein. The Pre-Trial Chamber shall so amend the warrant if it is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person committed the modified or additional crimes. ...
... 6. The Prosecutor may request the Pre-Trial Chamber to amend the warrant of arrest by modifying or adding to the crimes specified therein. The Pre-Trial Chamber shall so amend the warrant if it is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person committed the modified or additional crimes. ...
... 7. As an alternative to seeking a warrant of arrest, the Prosecutor may submit an application requesting that the Pre-Trial Chamber issue a summons for the person to appear. If the Pre-Trial Chamber is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person committed the crime alleged and that a summons is sufficient to ensure the person's appearance, it shall issue the summons, with or without conditions restricting liberty (other than detention) if provided for by national law, for the person to appear. The summons shall contain: ...


ARTICLE-59: Arrest proceedings in the custodial State     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) The warrant applies to that person; ...
... 4. In reaching a decision on any such application, the competent authority in the custodial State shall consider whether, given the gravity of the alleged crimes, there are urgent and exceptional circumstances to justify interim release and whether necessary safeguards exist to ensure that the custodial State can fulfil its duty to surrender the person to the Court. It shall not be open to the competent authority of the custodial State to consider whether the warrant of arrest was properly issued in accordance with article 58, paragraph 1 (a) and (b). ...


ARTICLE-60: Initial proceedings before the Court     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. A person subject to a warrant of arrest may apply for interim release pending trial. If the Pre-Trial Chamber is satisfied that the conditions set forth in article 58, paragraph 1, are met, the person shall continue to be detained. If it is not so satisfied, the Pre-Trial Chamber shall release the person, with or without conditions. ...
... 5. If necessary, the Pre-Trial Chamber may issue a warrant of arrest to secure the presence of a person who has been released. ...


ARTICLE-61: Confirmation of the charges before trial     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 10. Any warrant previously issued shall cease to have effect with respect to any charges which have not been confirmed by the Pre-Trial Chamber or which have been withdrawn by the Prosecutor. ...


ARTICLE-89: Surrender of persons to the Court     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (iii) The warrant for arrest and surrender; ...


ARTICLE-91: Contents of request for arrest and surrender     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. In the case of a request for the arrest and surrender of a person for whom a warrant of arrest has been issued by the Pre-Trial Chamber under article 58, the request shall contain or be supported by: ...
... (b) A copy of the warrant of arrest; and ...
... (a) A copy of any warrant of arrest for that person; ...


ARTICLE-92: Provisional arrest     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (c) A statement of the existence of a warrant of arrest or a judgement of conviction against the person sought; and ...


ARTICLE-97: Consultations     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (b) In the case of a request for surrender, the fact that despite best efforts, the person sought cannot be located or that the investigation conducted has determined that the person in the requested State is clearly not the person named in the warrant; or ...


ARTICLE-121: Amendments     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. No sooner than three months from the date of notification, the Assembly of States Parties, at its next meeting, shall, by a majority of those present and voting, decide whether to take up the proposal. The Assembly may deal with the proposal directly or convene a Review Conference if the issue involved so warrants. ...