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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 3: Pre-trial detention

Article 148-4

…te or the magistrate delegated by the examining magistrate, and as long as the settlement order has not been made, the detainee or his lawyer may apply directly for release to the investigating chambe…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 479

Any person other than the accused, the civil party or the person civilly liable who claims to have a right to objects placed in the hands of the law may also claim their return from the court hearing…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Compensation for victims of acts of terrorism and other offences.

Article L422-3

…court, if the events giving rise to the loss or damage have given rise to criminal proceedings, is not obliged to stay the proceedings until the criminal court has reached a final decision. Damage vi…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Accelerated procedure

Article L531-24

…ing of Article L. 531-25;2° The applicant has submitted an application for reconsideration which is not inadmissible;3° The applicant is held in detention pursuant to Article L. 754-3.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter IV: Final proceedings before the Police Court

Article 539

If the police court finds that the act constitutes a contravention, it shall impose the penalty, subject to the provisions of the articles 132-59 to 132-70 of the Penal Code and articles 747-3 and 747…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Procedure before the Court of Revision and Reconsideration

Article 624-5

…examine their application. The commission shall rule on the request, in a reasoned decision that is not subject to appeal, within three months of receipt of the request.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title V: Judges' rules

Article 659

All other conflicts of jurisdiction are referred to the Criminal Division of the Cour de cassation, which is seised by application of the public prosecutor or the parties. The Cour de cassation may al…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Provisions applicable by court order

Article L237-31

…her to distribute any funds that become available during the liquidation. After unsuccessful formal notice from the liquidator, any interested party may apply to the courts for a ruling on the appropr…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Distribution of proceeds from assets

Article R742-48

The protection litigation judge or, where applicable, the judge responsible for property seizures draws up the distribution statement and rules on the distribution costs. Where applicable, he will ord…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Special provisions.

Article 1371

…e 1369 is observed. To this end he may, even ex officio, issue injunctions to the parties or to the notary appointed, impose penalty payments and replace the notary appointed by the court. He rules on…

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