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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Educational assistance

Article 1193

The appeal is heard and judged by priority in chambers by the chamber of the court of appeal responsible for juvenile cases following the procedure applicable before the juvenile court judge. The cour…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Educational assistance

Article 1196

The cassation appeal is open to the public prosecutor.

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

Article 1200-4

The children's judge shall notify the initiation of the proceedings, if they are not the authors of the referral:1° The legal representatives of the minor;2° The recipient or beneficiary of the family…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Consultation of the file and issue of copies

Article 1224

The decisions of the judge provided for in articles 1222, 1223-1 and 1223-2 are measures of judicial administration.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions common to minors and adults

Article 1234

The family council is convened by the guardianship judge. It is convened as of right if requested: 1° Either by two of its members; 2° Either by the tutor or subrogated tutor; 3° Or by the minor himse…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions common to minors and adults

Article 1234-2

The members of the family council are required to attend the meeting in person. Those who, without a legitimate excuse, fail to attend may have their tutelary office withdrawn by application of the pr…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 4: The appeal.

Article 1242

An appeal is lodged by declaration made or sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt to the registry of the court of first instance. The clerk registers the appeal on its date; he issu…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 4: The appeal.

Article 1242-1

When the appeal is lodged by the guardianship judge, he or she shall attach to the file a note setting out the grounds for his or her appeal.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 4: The appeal.

Article 1244-1

…ebates has been set and at least fifteen days in advance, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. A copy of the summons is sent to the persons concerned by ordinary letter. The summons i…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: The procedure for revoking a simple adoption

Article 1177

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