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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: Deliberations of the Assize Court

Article 362

…affirmative answer on guilt, the president shall read out to the jurors the provisions of articles 130-1,132-1and 132-18 of the Penal Code; if the provisions of the first two paragraphs of Article 132…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Decisions on public action

Article 367

…the court may also issue a deferred committal order. Penal sanctions imposed pursuant to Articles 131-6 to 131-11 of the Penal Code may be declared provisionally enforceable.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 37

…the last taxed period or, in the case of a new business, from the commencement of operations until 31 December of the year in question. These same profits are then deducted from the results of the ba…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Closure of debates and reading of questions

Article 354

…on of the deliberation, indicating, where appropriate, the premises or premises in which he is to remain, and shall invite the head of the public order service to ensure that this injunction is compli…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Forgery of authentic instruments.

Article 304

The judge may order the person who drew up the disputed deed to be heard.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: Withdrawal of the claim at first instance.

Article 394

The claimant may, in any matter, withdraw his claim with a view to terminating the proceedings.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Actions to establish parentage

Article 326

During childbirth, the mother may request that her admission and identity be kept secret.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER I: General provisions.

Article D2411-3

The application submitted by the electors of the section pursuant to articles L. 2411-3, L. 2411-4, L. 2411-6, L. 2411-11, L. 2411-16 and L. 2412-1, is expressed either by a collective letter, or by i…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-title IV: The judicial oath.

Article 320

The judgment ordering or refusing to order a decisive oath may be appealed independently of the decision on the merits.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Actions to establish parentage

Article 327

Paternity outside marriage may be judicially declared. The action to establish paternity is reserved for the child.

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