French Code of Criminal Procedure
In forceIf, in the course of the proceedings, the examining magistrate considers that serious or corroborating evidence has come to light justifying the examination of the assisted witness, he shall proceed with the examination by applying the provisions of the eighth and ninth paragraphs of article 116 during an examination conducted in the manner set out in article 114.
He may also proceed with this indictment by sending the person a registered letter specifying each of the acts of which he or she is accused, as well as their legal classification, and informing him or her of his or her right to make requests for acts or petitions for annulment, as well as the foreseeable timeframe for completion of the proceedings, in accordance with the provisions of the eighth and ninth paragraphs of Article 116.
This registered letter may be sent at the same time as the notice of the end of the information provided for in Article 175. It then informs the person of their right to make requests for acts or petitions for annulment within a period of one month if an accused person is detained and three months in other cases.
In the cases referred to in the second and third paragraphs of this article, the person is also informed that if he or she asks to be heard again by the investigating judge, the latter is obliged to question him or her.
