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Article 274 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The accused is then invited to choose a lawyer to assist him in his defence.

If the accused does not choose his lawyer, the president or his delegate appoints one for him ex officio.

This designation is null and void if the accused subsequently chooses a lawyer.

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Article 274

L’accusé est ensuite invité à choisir un avocat pour l’assister dans sa défense.

Si l’accusé ne choisit pas son avocat, le président ou son délégué lui en désigne un d’office.

Cette désignation est non avenue si, par la suite, l’accusé choisit un avocat.

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