The minutes must mention the presence or absence of the parties, the surnames, first names, date and place of birth, place of residence and profession of the persons heard and, if applicable, the oath taken by them and their statements relating to their relationship of kinship or marriage to the parties, subordination to them, collaboration or community of interest with them.
Each person heard signs the minutes of his or her deposition, after reading it, or certifies that it is consistent with his or her statements, in which case a mention of this is made in the minutes. Where appropriate, it shall be stated that he or she refuses to sign or certify it as true.
The judge may record in these minutes his observations regarding the witness’s behaviour during the hearing.
The parties’ observations are recorded in the minutes, or appended to them when they are in writing.
Documents submitted to the enquiry are also appended.
The minutes are dated and signed by the judge and, where applicable, by the court clerk.