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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article R53-39

When the provisions of the third paragraph of Article 706-71 are applied in the course of an information, the interpreter's oath provided for in the second paragraph of article 102 shall be taken, by…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article R53-36

…tion of the court, the public prosecutor within whose jurisdiction that point is located shall be informed in advance.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article R53-33

For the application of the provisions of

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE I: PARIS, MARSEILLE AND LYON

Article R2511-1

The communes of Paris, Marseille and Lyon are subject to the rules applicable to communes, subject to the provisions of this Title and other regulatory provisions specific to them.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article D47-16

During the investigation, the guardian or curator may only obtain a copy of the case file through the intermediary of the lawyer of the person under investigation or assisted witness, in accordance wi…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article D47-22

This expert opinion is optional:1° In the case of an alternative prosecution procedure consisting of reparation of the damage or mediation;2° In the case of a criminal composition;3° When the person i…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article D47-25

When, in the event of an appeal, the Criminal Appeals Chamber finds that the accused has been tried without the expert examination provided for by Article 706-115 has been carried out, except in cases…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article D47-18

Informing the curator or guardian of decisions to dismiss, acquit or convict as provided for in the fourth paragraph of Article 706-113 is made by registered letter or in accordance with the procedure…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article D47-19

The magistrate hearing the case may refuse to issue or withdraw the access permit to the tutor or curator in the case provided for in Article 706-114, if that person is the victim of the offence or if…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Book IV: Some special procedures

Article D47-14-1

The provisions of articles 706-113 to 706-117 and the articles of this title are applicable to the criminal proceedings referred to in these articles only where the evidence gathered in the course of…

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