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Article 381 of the French Civil Code

Fathers and mothers whose parental authority has been totally withdrawn or whose rights have been withdrawn for one of the reasons set out in articles 378 and 378-1 may, by petition, obtain from the court, on proof of new circumstances, the restoration to them, in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.

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Article 381

Les père et mère qui ont fait l’objet d’un retrait total de l’autorité parentale ou d’un retrait de droits pour l’une des causes prévues aux articles 378 et 378-1 pourront, par requête, obtenir du tribunal judiciaire, en justifiant de circonstances nouvelles, que leur soient restitués, en tout ou partie, les droits dont ils avaient été privés.

La demande en restitution ne pourra être formée qu’un an au plus tôt après que le jugement prononçant le retrait total ou partiel de l’autorité parentale est devenu irrévocable ; en cas de rejet, elle ne pourra être renouvelée qu’après une nouvelle période d’un an. Aucune demande ne sera recevable lorsque, avant le dépôt de la requête, l’enfant aura été placé en vue de l’adoption.

Si la restitution est accordée, le ministère public requerra, le cas échéant, des mesures d’assistance éducative.

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