French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Personal appearance of the parties.
Article 188
The personal appearance may always take place in chambers.
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The personal appearance may always take place in chambers.
The judge, in making the order, shall fix the place, day and time of the personal appearance, unless it is made forthwith.
When the personal appearance is ordered by a panel, the panel may decide that it will take place before one of its members. When it is ordered by the judge in charge of the investigation, the latter m…
The judge may, in any matter, summon the parties or one of them to appear personally.
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The parties may defend themselves, subject to cases in which representation is compulsory.
Personal appearance may only be ordered by the trial panel or by the member of that panel who is responsible for investigating the case..
If he does not proceed immediately, the judge shall fix the place, day and time of the verification; if necessary, he shall appoint a member of the bench to carry it out.
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