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Article 231 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

Subject to the provisions of article 380-16, the assize court has full jurisdiction to try, at first instance or on appeal, the persons referred to it by the decision to indict.

It may not hear any other charge.

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Article 231

Sous réserve des dispositions de l’article 380-16, la cour d’assises a plénitude de juridiction pour juger, en premier ressort ou en appel, les personnes renvoyées devant elle par la décision de mise en accusation.

Elle ne peut connaître d’aucune autre accusation.

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