Fathers and mothers whose parental authority has been totally withdrawn or whose rights have been withdrawn for one of the reasons set out in articles 378 and 378-1 may, by petition, obtain from the court, on proof of new circumstances, the restoration to them, in whole or in part, of the rights of which they have been deprived.
The application for restitution may only be made one year at the earliest after the judgment pronouncing the total or partial withdrawal of parental authority has become irrevocable; in the event of rejection, it may only be renewed after a further period of one year. No application will be admissible where, prior to the filing of the application, the child has been placed for adoption.
If restitution is granted, the public prosecutor will request, where appropriate, educational assistance measures.