Article 161 of the French Code of civil procedure

The parties may be assisted during the execution of an investigative measure.

They may be excused from attending if the measure does not involve their personal hearing.

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Article 161

Les parties peuvent se faire assister lors de l’exécution d’une mesure d’instruction.

Elles peuvent se dispenser de s’y rendre si la mesure n’implique pas leur audition personnelle.