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Article 148-4 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

After a period of four months has elapsed since the last appearance before the examining magistrate 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 chamber, which shall rule in accordance with the conditions set out in Article 148 (last paragraph).

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Article 148-4

A l’expiration d’un délai de quatre mois depuis sa dernière comparution devant le juge d’instruction ou le magistrat par lui délégué et tant que l’ordonnance de règlement n’a pas été rendue, la personne détenue ou son avocat peut saisir directement d’une demande de mise en liberté la chambre de l’instruction qui statue dans les conditions prévues à l’article 148 (dernier alinéa).

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