Division 2.3 When the procedures following a hit cannot be followed (Article 104(3))

If, following a hit, normal procedures cannot be executed, the exchange of data shall take place according to the following rules:

1. (a)

   the discovering Member State shall immediately inform the Member State that issued the alert via its SIRENE bureau, that it is not able to follow procedures, and give the reasons by using an H form;

2. (b)

   the Member States concerned may then agree on the procedure to follow, in accordance with their national legislation and the provisions of the Schengen Convention.