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Time Required
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Getting evidence from abroad invariably takes longer than the
prosecutor
expects. Routine tasks like obtaining bank records or telephone
tolls may
require months. Moreover, vacations bring some countries to a
virtual halt in
July and August and on other holidays. It is therefore imperative
to contact the
Office of International Affairs as soon as it appears that
assistance from
overseas will be needed.
[cited in USAM 9-13.514] | |