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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Appearance of the accused

Article 321

When at the hearing one of the assistants disturbs order in any way whatsoever, the President shall order his expulsion from the courtroom.If, during the execution of this measure, he resists this ord…

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

Article 362

In the event of an 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 paragr…

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

Article 367

…if he is not being held for any other reason. In other cases, if the accused is sentenced to a term of criminal imprisonment as long as the judgment is not final and, if applicable, during the appeal…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 3: The decision on the civil action

Article 371

After the assize court has ruled on the public prosecution, the court, without the assistance of the jury, rules on the claims for damages made either by the civil party against the accused, or by the…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Appearance of the accused

Article 317

At the hearing, the presence of a defence counsel with the accused is mandatory. If the defence counsel chosen or appointed in accordance with Article 274 fails to appear, the president shall appoint…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Summons to appear, immediate appearance and deferred appearance

Article 394

The public prosecutor may invite the defendant to appear before the court within a period of not less than ten days, unless the defendant expressly waives this in the presence of his lawyer, and not m…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 385

The criminal court has the power to declare the nullity of proceedings brought before it except where it is seised by a referral ordered by the examining magistrate or the investigating chamber. Howev…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Voluntary appearance and summons

Article 391

Any person who has lodged a complaint is notified by the public prosecutor of the date of the hearing.When the victim does not understand the French language, he or she is entitled, at his or her requ…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 381

The correctional court hears misdemeanours.Misdemeanours are offences punishable by law by imprisonment or a fine of at least €3,750..

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 383

Jurisdiction over an accused extends to all co-perpetrators and accomplices.

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