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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Recognition of European investigation decisions

Article 694-35

The judge hearing the case shall take the decision on the recognition or execution of the European Investigation Order with the same speed and priority as in similar national proceedings and no later…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Sub-title II: Courts with jurisdiction to prosecute, investigate and try crimes against humanity and war crimes and offences

Article 628-7

…is to take decisions concerning persons convicted of an offence falling within the scope of Article 628, regardless of the place of detention or residence of the convicted person.These decisions are t…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Sub-title II: Courts with jurisdiction to prosecute, investigate and try crimes against humanity and war crimes and offences

Article 628-8

Chapter II of Title XXV of this Book IV, with the exception of Articles 706-88-1 and 706-88-2, shall apply to the investigation, prosecution and trial of crimes falling within the scope of l'article 6…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title VI: Transfers from one court to another

Article 667-1

If the court normally having jurisdiction cannot be composed because of the existence of the incompatibilities provided for by law, the first president of the court of appeal may order the transfer to…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: European investigation decisions under Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014

Article 694-15

Unless otherwise provided for by this Code, requests for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between France and the other Member States of the European Union shall be made via European Investi…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: European investigation decisions under Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014

Article 694-18

…a European Investigation Order: 1° Where a joint investigation team is set up pursuant to Articles 695-2 and 695-3 ; however, where a competent authority participating in a joint investigation team r…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 694-20

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Special provisions for certain investigative measures

Article 694-26

When a person detained on the territory of a Member State is transferred to national territory in execution of a European investigation order issued by a French judicial authority, his release may onl…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title II: Forgery

Article 647-2

The order granting permission to register a forgery shall be served on the defendant within the period of fifteen days, with a summons to declare whether he intends to make use of the document alleged…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title II: Forgery

Article 647-3

The defendant must reply, within fifteen days, whether or not he intends to make use of the document alleged to be false.This declaration shall be served on the plaintiff.

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