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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter VI: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN NEW CALEDONIA

Article D366-7

For the application of this book in New Caledonia, in article D. 312-8-1, the reference to articles D. 312-3 and D. 312-7 is replaced by the reference to article D. 312-3.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO SAINT-MARTIN

Article D363-5

For the application of this book to Saint-Martin, in article D. 312-8-1, the reference to articles D. 312-3 and D. 312-7 is replaced by the reference to article D. 312-3.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 7a: Escorted exit permit

Article D147

Any 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 Articl…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Expenditure

Article D6263-4

Articles D. 2321-8 to D. 2321-16 shall apply to the collectivity of Saint-Barthélemy.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III: Expenditure

Article D6363-4

Articles D. 2321-8 to D. 2321-16 shall apply to the collectivity of Saint-Martin.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter IV: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN THE WALLIS AND FUTUNA ISLANDS

Article D364-7

For the application of this book in the Wallis and Futuna Islands, in article D. 312-8-1, the reference to articles D. 312-3 and D. 312-7 is replaced by the reference to article D. 312-3.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Fixing the term and duration of the contract.

Article L1242-8-1

In the absence of a stipulation in the agreement or branch agreement concluded in application ofarticle L. 1242-8, the total duration of the fixed-term employment contract may not exceed eighteen mont…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Referral to and decision by the court.

Article R621-8-1

For the application of the second and third paragraphs of Article L. 621-2, the matter shall be referred to the court by means of a writ of summons for the purpose of extending the proceedings or reun…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Transmission of requests, notifications or service by electronic means of telecommunication

Article D592

The provisions of Article D. 591 are also applicable to the filing of pleadings before the Investigating Chamber, as provided for by Article 198.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Orders given by the judicial authority

Article D56

In addition to the measures of isolation or separation from other detainees that he or she may order in accordance with the provisions of Articles D. 56-1 and D. 56-2, the magistrate responsible for t…

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