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Article 338-9 of the French Code of civil procedure

When the judge considers that it is in the child’s best interests to do so, he or she will appoint a person to conduct the hearing, who must have no links either with the minor or with a party.

This person must work or have worked in the social, psychological or medical/psychological field.

The court registry shall notify the person of his/her assignment without delay and by any means.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 338-9

Lorsque le juge estime que l’intérêt de l’enfant le commande, il désigne pour procéder à son audition une personne qui ne doit entretenir de liens ni avec le mineur ni avec une partie.


Cette personne doit exercer ou avoir exercé une activité dans le domaine social, psychologique ou médico-psychologique.


Elle est avisée de sa mission sans délai et par tout moyen par le greffe.


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