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The communication to the public prosecutor is, unless specifically provided otherwise, made at the judge's discretion. It must take place in good time so as not to delay the judgment.
Discussions shall be public except where the law requires them to be held in chambers.What is provided for in this respect at first instance shall be observed on appeal, unless otherwise provided.
The president shall ensure the order of the hearing. Anything he orders to ensure this must be carried out immediately.Judges have the same powers in the places where they exercise the functions of th…
…by the public prosecutor, or at the request of the president in the cases provided for in articles 442 and 444.
…gned using a qualified electronic signature process that meets the requirements of Decree No. 2017-1416 of 28 September 2017 on electronic signatures.Withdrawal of the qualification of one or more ele…
Each of the parties shall have the option of having a copy of the judgment, bearing the executory formula, delivered to him. If there is a legitimate reason, a second copy, bearing this formula, may b…
The order on application shall state the reasons on which it is based. It shall be enforceable on the basis of the minutes alone. A copy of the application and the order shall be left with the person…
The withdrawal of the appeal need only be accepted if it contains reservations or if the party in respect of whom it is made has previously lodged a cross-appeal or incidental claim.
Withdrawal of opposition need only be accepted if the original applicant has previously made an additional application.
A party may be represented by only one of the persons, natural or legal, entitled by law.
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