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Article 178 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

If the judge considers that the facts constitute a contravention, he or she will, by order, refer the case to the police court.

Once it has become final, this order will cover any procedural defects.

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Article 178

Si le juge estime que les faits constituent une contravention, il prononce, par ordonnance, le renvoi de l’affaire devant le tribunal de police.

Lorsqu’elle est devenue définitive, cette ordonnance couvre, s’il en existe, les vices de la procédure.

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