Where the decision comes from a State outside the Union, such as the United States, Canada or Australia, recognition of the judgment in Greece is required. The application is made to the Single-Member Court of First Instance and heard in non-contentious proceedings, under Articles 323 and 905 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Jurisdiction lies with the court of the applicant’s domicile or residence and, for those living abroad, with the Court of First Instance of Athens. The court examines, among other things, the international jurisdiction of the foreign court, the finality of the decision and its consistency with public policy.