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Showing 12311240 of 7437 articles for Art. TEPA Act 21 August 2007

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
B: Procedure before the National Commission for Compensation for Detentions

Article R40-15

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
B: Procedure before the National Commission for Compensation for Detentions

Article R40-18

On the day of the hearing, after the report, the applicant and the judicial agent of the State or their respective lawyers are heard in their observations, whichever of the persons listed in 1° and 2°…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
B: Procedure before the National Commission for Compensation for Detentions

Article R40-19

The commission's decision is given in open court. This decision is notified to the claimant and the judicial agent of the State either by delivery of a copy against receipt, or by registered letter wi…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
B: Procedure before the National Commission for Compensation for Detentions

Article R40-17

…d at 1° to 3° of Article R. 40-4, decide that there is no need for further investigation or for the acts provided for in Articles R. 40-8 to R. 40-15. He may proceed in the same way when the appeal ha…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article D6124-252

The authorisation holder organises a multi-annual skills development plan for its professionals, tailored to the populations it cares for.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article D6124-248

The general organisation, equipment and premises of the authorisation holder are appropriate to the nature and volume of the services provided.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article D6124-250

Part-time stays are organised in dedicated premises and with dedicated equipment. The medical and paramedical team can be pooled with staff from nearby full-time hospital units who have been trained i…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article D6124-251

The medical and nursing project for prison health facilities is drawn up as part of the medical project for the institution to which they are attached.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article D6124-253

The authorisation holder has the equipment needed to provide telehealth services.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article D6124-254

…103 ; 2° The procedure is carried out by a psychiatrist with proven training or experience in the practice of electroconvulsive therapy.

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