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Article 375-9 of the French Civil Code

The decision entrusting the minor, on the basis of 5° of article 375-3, to an establishment receiving people hospitalised due to mental disorders, is ordered after a detailed medical opinion from a doctor from outside the establishment, for a period of no more than fifteen days.

The measure may be renewed, following a medical opinion in agreement with a psychiatrist from the host establishment, for a renewable period of one month.

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Article 375-9

La décision confiant le mineur, sur le fondement du 5° de l’article 375-3, à un établissement recevant des personnes hospitalisées en raison de troubles mentaux, est ordonnée après avis médical circonstancié d’un médecin extérieur à l’établissement, pour une durée ne pouvant excéder quinze jours.

La mesure peut être renouvelée, après avis médical conforme d’un psychiatre de l’établissement d’accueil, pour une durée d’un mois renouvelable.

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