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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3a: Investigation assistants

Article R15-17-2

The duties of investigation assistant may be performed by the staff mentioned in article 21-3 who have passed an examination certifying their suitability to carry out the duties provided for in that s…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3a: Investigation assistants

Article R15-17-4

Investigation assistants shall have access to the case file for the performance of the tasks entrusted to them and shall be bound by professional secrecy under the conditions of Article 11. They may n…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3a: Investigation assistants

Article R15-17-5

I.-Investigation assistants shall, at the express request and under the supervision of the judicial police officer or the judicial police agent, where the latter is competent, carry out the acts and p…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Obligations incumbent on the person entered in the file

Article R53-8-17

The obligation to report provided for in the fifth paragraph of Article 706-53-5 shall be carried out, every month, every six months or every year as the case may be, within the periods determined in…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Image rights of detainees

Article R57-6-17

The broadcasting of the image or voice of detainees awaiting trial is authorised by the judge in charge of the case.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: Right of access and request for rectification or deletion

Article R53-21-17

…e President of the Examining Magistrate's Chamber, after requesting written submissions from the Public Prosecutor, makes a reasoned order within three months. This order is notified to the Public Pro…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article D47-1-17

Failure to comply with the information obligations set out in articles D. 47-1-10, D. 47-1-11, D. 47-1-14 and D. 47-1-16 does not constitute grounds for nullity.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 10: Special provisions for forestry investment groups

Article R214-176-4

…anager or management company of each forest group participating in the operation. It contains the following information: 1° A list of the assets of the forestry assets, the names and registered office…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 10: Special provisions for forestry investment groups

Article R214-176-6

The forest estate is insured against fire.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 10: Special provisions for forestry investment groups

Article R214-176-5

In the event of a merger between several forestry investment groups or between one or more forestry investment groups and one or more forestry savings companies or between one or more forestry investm…

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