The Court shall have jurisdiction over offences expressly falling within this Treaty.
The Court may exercise jurisdiction where: a. the offence was committed wholly or partly within the territory of a State Party; b. the accused is a national or lawful resident of a State Party; c. a victim is a national of a State Party where the requirements of this Treaty are satisfied; d. the conduct substantially affects a State Party or its population; e. the accused is located within a State Party and the offence falls within the Court's jurisdiction; f. the conduct occurred on a vessel, aircraft, or other location subject to the jurisdiction of a State Party; or g. another lawful basis for jurisdiction exists under this Treaty.
The Court may exercise jurisdiction over conduct occurring outside the territory of States Parties where the conduct falls within the jurisdiction of the Court and a lawful jurisdictional connection exists.
The Court may investigate conduct occurring across multiple countries where the alleged offences form part of the same criminal conduct, plan, organisation, or course of events.
The Court may investigate serious international crimes regardless of whether the conduct was committed during peace or armed conflict.
The Court may exercise jurisdiction over individuals, organisations, corporations, groups, and other entities where this Treaty provides for such responsibility.
The Court may exercise jurisdiction over persons who attempt to evade its jurisdiction by moving between States or by transferring assets, evidence, or proceeds of crime between jurisdictions.
Jurisdiction shall not be defeated solely because the person accused has changed nationality, residence, political status, employment, military status, or place of residence after the alleged offence.
No official position shall provide immunity from the Court's jurisdiction where the requirements of this Treaty are satisfied.
The Court may investigate connected conduct necessary to establish responsibility for an offence within its jurisdiction.
The Court shall determine questions concerning its own jurisdiction in accordance with this Treaty.
Jurisdictional disputes between the Court and national authorities shall be determined according to this Treaty and the applicable procedures established by the Court.
Nothing in this Article prevents States Parties from exercising jurisdiction over conduct under their own national laws.