S.L. 9.17 Art. 16Provisional arrest.

(1) Where a sentenced person is in Malta, before the arrival of the judgment and the certificate, or before the decision to recognise the judgment and enforce the sentence, the issuing authority may request for the provisional arrest of the sentenced person or that other measures be taken to ensure that the sentenced person remains in Malta pending a decision to recognise the judgment and enforce the sentence.

(2) The duration of the sentence shall not be aggravated as a result of any period spent in custody by reason of this provision.