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Article 131 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

If the person is a fugitive or resides outside the territory of the Republic, the investigating judge, after consultation with the public prosecutor, may issue an arrest warrant for the person if the offence carries a penalty of correctional imprisonment or a more serious penalty.

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Article 131

Si la personne est en fuite ou si elle réside hors du territoire de la République, le juge d’instruction, après avis du procureur de la République, peut décerner contre elle un mandat d’arrêt si le fait comporte une peine d’emprisonnement correctionnelle ou une peine plus grave.

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