Article 346 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

Once the investigation at the hearing has been completed the civil party or his lawyer is heard. The public prosecutor makes his closing arguments.

The accused and his lawyer present their defence.

The civil party and the public prosecutor are allowed to reply, but the accused or his lawyer will always have the last word.

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Article 346

Une fois l’instruction à l’audience terminée la partie civile ou son avocat est entendu. Le ministère public prend ses réquisitions.

L’accusé et son avocat présentent leur défense.

La réplique est permise à la partie civile et au ministère public, mais l’accusé ou son avocat auront toujours la parole les derniers.