French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Taking of evidence
Article 435
Witnesses are summoned as set out in articles 550 et seq.
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Witnesses are summoned as set out in articles 550 et seq.
The court clerk keeps notes of the proceedings and mainly, under the direction of the president, of the statements of the witnesses as well as the answers of the accused.The notes of the hearing are s…
During the debates, the chairman shall, if necessary, have the exhibits presented to the accused or to the witnesses and shall receive their observations.
Matters giving rise to minutes that are authentic until a false entry is made are governed by special laws. In the absence of an express provision the procedure for the inscription of forgery is regul…
The witnesses then testify separately, either as to the facts with which the accused is charged, or as to his character and morality. Of the witnesses called, those produced by the prosecuting parties…
The statements of:1° Of the father, mother or any other ascendant of the accused or of one of the accused present and involved in the same case;2° Of the son, daughter or any other descendant;3° Of th…
A person who, acting by virtue of a legal obligation or on his own initiative, has brought the facts being prosecuted to the attention of the courts, shall be received as a witness, but the president…
Unless the law provides otherwise, the minutes and reports recording offences are valid for information purposes only.
Any person summoned to be heard as a witness is required to appear, to take an oath and to give evidence subject to the provisions of Articles 226-13 and 226-14 of the Penal Code.Any journalist heard…
Before beginning their testimony, witnesses take an oath to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
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