Division 2.1.1 The exchange of information for multiple alerts

Only one alert per Member State may be entered into the SIS for any one individual;

Several Member States may enter an alert on the same person if the alerts are compatible or may coexist;

Article 95 alerts are compatible with Article 97 and 98 alerts. They may also co-exist with Article 96 alerts, although in such cases, the Article 95 procedures have priority over those set for Article 96.

1. (a)

   Article 96 and 99 alerts are not compatible with each other or with Articles 95, 97 or 98 alerts, without prejudice to Articles 95 and 96 alerts being coexistent.

   Within Article 99, alerts issued for ‘discreet surveillance’ are incompatible with those for ‘specific checks’;

2. (b)

   The order of priority for alerts is as follows:

   • arrest with a view to surrender or extradition (Article 95),

   • non-admission into Schengen States (Article 96),

   • placing under protection (Article 97),

   • discreet surveillance (Article 99),

   • specific checks (Article 99), and

   • communicating whereabouts (Articles 97 and 98).

   Departures from this order of priority may be made after consultation between the Member States if essential national interests are at stake.