Council of the European Union 13 June 2002, 2002/584/JHA: Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States - Statements made by certain Member States on the adoption of the Framework Decision

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Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 establishes the European arrest warrant (EAW) as a judicial decision enabling the arrest and surrender of persons between EU Member States for criminal prosecution or execution of custodial sentences, replacing prior multilateral extradition instruments as of 1 January 2004. Key provisions define the scope of the EAW (offences carrying a maximum sentence of at least 12 months, or sentences of at least 4 months already imposed), enumerate 32 categories of offences exempt from double criminality verification, and set mandatory and optional grounds for non-execution, along with strict procedural time limits (10 days where consent is given, 60 days otherwise). Member States are required to implement the Framework Decision by 31 December 2003, with transitional provisions allowing certain States to continue applying prior extradition rules for acts committed before specified dates.AI