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In divorce proceedings, an adult under guardianship is represented by his guardian and an adult under curatorship brings the action himself, with the assistance of his curator. However, the person und…
Debates on the cause, consequences of the divorce and provisional measures are not public.
The spouses may, at any time during the proceedings: 1° Divorce by mutual consent by private-signature deed countersigned by lawyers, filed with a notary; 2° In the case provided for in 1° of Article…
In addition to the powers mentioned in Article 22 of this code and to article L. 521-1 of the Code de la sécurité intérieure, gardes champêtres (rural rangers) are responsible for investigating and re…
The assessors are chosen either from among the councillors of the court of appeal, or from among the presidents, vice-presidents, or judges within the jurisdiction of the court of appeal.The first pre…
The Assize Court is presided over by a chamber president or a councillor of the Court of Appeal.
The court itself comprises: the president and assessors.
If the president of the assizes is prevented from attending before the opening of the session, he is replaced by order of the first president. If the president of the assizes is prevented from attendi…
The President of the Assize Court is appointed by order of the First President.
The assize court is, at the hearing, assisted by a court clerk. In Paris and in the departments where a court of appeal sits, the duties of the registry are performed by a director of judicial registr…
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