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Article 1189 of the French Code of civil procedure

At the hearing, the judge hears the minor, his parents, guardian or the person or representative of the service to whom the child has been entrusted, as well as any other person whose testimony he deems useful. The judge may dispense with the minor’s attendance or order that the minor withdraw for all or part of the remainder of the proceedings.

The parties’ counsel are heard in their observations.

The case is heard and judged in chambers, after hearing the opinion of the public prosecutor.

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Article 1189

A l’audience, le juge entend le mineur, ses parents, tuteur ou personne ou représentant du service à qui l’enfant a été confié ainsi que toute autre personne dont l’audition lui paraît utile. Il peut dispenser le mineur de se présenter ou ordonner qu’il se retire pendant tout ou partie de la suite des débats.

Les conseils des parties sont entendus en leurs observations.

L’affaire est instruite et jugée en chambre du conseil, après avis du ministère public.

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