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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Family proceedings

Article 1136-7

The order ruling on the application for protective measures for victims of violence shall be provisionally enforceable unless the judge provides otherwise. The order sets the duration of the measures…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section V: International wrongful removal of children

Article 1210-7

As soon as he or she is informed of the return order, the public prosecutor responsible for enforcing it, who is the prosecutor at the judicial court specially designated pursuant to article

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IIa: Judicial measures to help manage the family budget

Article 1200-7

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Distribution of funds outside of enforcement proceedings.

Article 1281-7

If an agreement is reached, a deed is drawn up, a copy of which is delivered or sent by simple letter to all the parties. Payment shall then be made under the conditions set out in the second and thir…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter XI: Legal support measures.

Article 1262-7

The appeal is open to the person receiving the benefits and to the public prosecutor.The appeal is lodged, investigated and judged according to the procedure without compulsory representation.The time…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IV: Injunction to do.

Article 1425-7

When the injunction to act has been complied with within the time limit, the claimant informs the court registry. The case is removed from the roll. Failing such notification and if the claimant fails…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: The European order for payment.

Article 1424-7

The bailiff sends a copy of the writ of service to the court that issued the injunction.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Suspended probation

Article 741-1

In the event of imprisonment for a prison sentence that is partly suspended on probation, the convicted person will be given a notice to appear before the prison integration and probation service befo…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter I: Simple suspension

Article 735-1

In the event of a prison sentence handed down by the criminal court of a Member State of the European Union, the revocation of the suspended sentence may only be ordered by the criminal court ruling a…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Provisions relating to the recognition and monitoring, in the territory of other Member States of the European Union, of convictions and probation decisions handed down by French courts

Article 764-15

The French judicial authorities shall once again have jurisdiction, at the initiative of the executing State, in the event of non-compliance with the obligations or injunctions mentioned in the senten…

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