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Article (5) Competences of the Office

The Office shall:

1. Conduct research and investigation of crimes that the Public Prosecution engages in within the jurisdiction of the federal courts in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution or Federal Laws, with the exception of those that fall under the jurisdiction of the State's Security Apparatus.

2. Execute the orders and decisions issued by the Public Prosecution in the crimes referred to in Clause (1) of this Article. The local authorities shall provide the necessary assistance to the Office in accordance with the legislation in force in the State to implement said decisions and orders.

3. Enforce criminal judgments issued by federal courts in coordination with the concerned authorities.

4. Coordinate with the competent police departments at the State level.

5. Secure and guard the headquarters of the federal prosecution offices and courts.

6. Assume any other tasks assigned thereto by the Attorney General within the limits of its competences and objectives.