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Article 206 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

Subject to the provisions of articles 173-1,174 and 175, the Investigating Chamber examines the regularity of the proceedings submitted to it.

If it discovers a ground for nullity, it declares the act in question null and void and, if appropriate, all or part of the subsequent proceedings.

After annulment, it may either evoke and proceed under the conditions provided for in articles 201,202 and 204, or refer the case file to the same investigating judge or to such other one, in order to continue the investigation.

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Article 206

Sous réserve des dispositions des articles 173-1,174 et 175, la chambre de l’instruction examine la régularité des procédures qui lui sont soumises.

Si elle découvre une cause de nullité, elle prononce la nullité de l’acte qui en est entaché et, s’il y échet, celle de tout ou partie de la procédure ultérieure.

Après annulation, elle peut soit évoquer et procéder dans les conditions prévues aux articles 201,202 et 204, soit renvoyer le dossier de la procédure au même juge d’instruction ou à tel autre, afin de poursuivre l’information.

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