French Code of Criminal Procedure
In forceAny detained person, within the meaning of article D. 50, may, exceptionally and for a specified time, be authorised to leave under escort, in accordance with the provisions of Article 148-5 or Article 723-6.
When the person is in pre-trial detention, this authorisation is issued, in all matters and at all stages of the investigative procedure, by the investigating judge.
When the case is referred to the trial court, this authorisation is issued by the public prosecutor or the public prosecutor.
The eligibility of the convicted person detained for a temporary leave, with regard to the conditions set out in articles D. 143 to D. 145, is not an obstacle to the granting of an escorted exit permit.
The sentence enforcement court, the investigating judge or the magistrate from the competent public prosecutor's office may order the withdrawal of the authorisation to leave under escort if the reasons that justified its granting are no longer met or if the detainee demonstrates misconduct.
The police or gendarmerie services or members of the prison administration who are in charge, according to the distribution defined in article D. 315, the escort of a detainee who has been granted an exit permit pursuant to this article or articles 148-5and 723-6 may be exempted from wearing uniform.
