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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Provisions relating to the issuing of a European Investigation Order by the French judicial authorities

Article D47-1-4

If an appeal is lodged against the European Investigation Order, the magistrate who issued that order shall inform the executing authority thereof, as well as of the outcome of that appeal. However, f…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Presumption of salaried status.

Article L7112-1

Any agreement by which a press company secures the services of a professional journalist in return for remuneration is presumed to be a contract of employment. This presumption applies irrespective of…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: List of exposed workers

Article R4426-1

After consulting the occupational physician, the employer draws up a list of workers exposed to group 3 or 4 biological agents. The list shall indicate the type of work performed and, where possible,…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Conservation and preparation for scientific purposes

Article R1235-1

The preservation and preparation of organs for scientific purposes are governed by the provisions of Section 2 of Chapter III of Title IV of this Book. These activities include the creation and use of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Status and missions of Pôle emploi

Article R5312-1

Pôle Emploi is a public administrative body.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Revision of the jury list

Article 289-1

If, because of absences or following striking off by the court, there remain, on the session list, fewer than twenty jurors or, when during the session the assize court must rule on an appeal, fewer t…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Attachment of successively enforceable claims

Article R211-14

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Attachment of successively enforceable claims

Article R211-16

In the event of a dispute, the garnishee pays the outstanding debt to a receiver appointed, in the absence of an amicable agreement, by the enforcement judge hearing the case. If the sums sequestered…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Attachment of successively enforceable claims

Article R211-17

The garnishee is informed by the creditor of the extinction of the garnishee's debt by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The attachment also ceases to have effect when the garnishee c…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Attachment of successively enforceable claims

Article R211-15

If there is no dispute, the sums due after the seizure are paid on presentation of the certificate provided for in article…

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