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Article 211 of the French Code of civil procedure

Persons who are heard as witnesses take an oath to tell the truth. The judge reminds them that they incur fines and imprisonment in the event of false testimony.

Persons who are heard without taking an oath are informed of their obligation to tell the truth.

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Article 211

Les personnes qui sont entendues en qualité de témoins prêtent serment de dire la vérité. Le juge leur rappelle qu’elles encourent des peines d’amende et d’emprisonnement en cas de faux témoignage.

Les personnes qui sont entendues sans prestation de serment sont informées de leur obligation de dire la vérité.

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