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Article 128 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

This magistrate asks the person about his identity, receives his statements, after warning him that he is free not to make any, and asks him whether he consents to being transferred or whether he prefers to extend the effects of the warrant to bring him, while awaiting the decision of the examining magistrate hearing the case, at the place where he is. If the person declares that he or she opposes the transfer, he or she is taken to the prison and immediate notice is given to the competent investigating judge. The original or copy of the record of the appearance containing a full description shall be forwarded without delay to this magistrate, with all indications likely to facilitate recognition of identity.

This record must mention that the person has been notified that he or she is free not to make a statement.

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Article 128

Ce magistrat l’interroge sur son identité, reçoit ses déclarations, après l’avoir avertie qu’elle est libre de ne pas en faire, l’interpelle afin de savoir si elle consent à être transférée ou si elle préfère prolonger les effets du mandat d’amener, en attendant, au lieu où elle se trouve, la décision du juge d’instruction saisi de l’affaire. Si la personne déclare s’opposer au transfèrement, elle est conduite dans la maison d’arrêt et avis immédiat est donné au juge d’instruction compétent. L’original ou la copie du procès-verbal de la comparution contenant un signalement complet est transmis sans délai à ce magistrat, avec toutes les indications propres à faciliter la reconnaissance d’identité.

Ce procès-verbal doit mentionner que la personne a reçu avis qu’elle est libre de ne pas faire de déclaration.

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