French Code of Criminal Procedure
In forceThe decision ordering one or more of the measures provided for in
Article 706-137is made either in the judgment of the Investigating Chamber or the judgment of the Criminal Court, or by a separate order. This order is then signed by the president of the court and the court clerk. When the judgement declaring the person not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder is handed down by the assize court, this order is made by the court without the assistance of the jury. The reasons for the decision shall be given with regard to the provisions of
Article D. 47-29-6.
A copy of the decision is given to the person concerned for notification.
The decision is immediately enforceable, without prejudice to the possibility of referring the matter to the liberty and custody judge, in accordance with the provisions of article 706-137 for the purposes of modifying or releasing these measures.
On pain of inadmissibility, this decision may only be appealed or referred to the Court of Cassation at the same time as an appeal or referral against the decision declaring the person not criminally irresponsible on grounds of mental disorder.
An appeal against this decision does not have suspensive effect.
Where no appeal has been lodged, the decision lapses if the appeal court finds the person criminally liable. The same applies if, following an appeal in cassation, the referring court declares the person criminally liable.
