When there is no record in the criminal record or when the information contained in the records does not need to be entered on bulletin no. 3, the latter is cancelled by a crossbar. In this case, the information may be sent by secure electronic means.
When examination of the records reveals the existence of one of the convictions provided for in article 777, the content, with an indication of all the penalties imposed, is reproduced on bulletin no. 3, together with the relevant entries provided for in article 769.
In the case provided for in the previous paragraph, the bulletin is issued by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
If the request for bulletin no. 3 comes from the central authority of a Member State of the European Union, the reply is sent to it within twenty working days from the date of receipt of the request. This reply may be sent by secure electronic means.
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