Definition of mutual legal assistance

For the purposes of this Act, “mutual legal assistance”, shall include in respect of Belize, and to other extent permitted by laws of Belize, (a) identifying and locating persons and objects; (b) taking evidence or statements from persons; (c) obtaining the production of judicial or other documents; (d) serving judicial documents; (e) examining objects, sites and premises; Assistance in Serious Criminal Matters [CAP. 17:05 7 (f) providing any available information and relevant exhibits; (g) providing originals or certified copies of any documents and records; (h) facilitating the personal appearances of witnesses; (i) effecting a temporary transfer of persons in custody to appear as witnesses; (j) executing searches and seizures; (k) tracing, seizing, freezing and confiscating the proceeds or instrumentalities of crime; and (l) providing other assistance consistent with the objects of the Treaty as agreed to by the States Parties.