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Article 397 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

When the case is referred to the court pursuant to articles 395 and 396, third paragraph, the presiding judge establishes the identity of the accused, his lawyer having been notified. He warns the accused that he may only be tried on the same day with his agreement; however, this agreement may only be obtained in the presence of his lawyer or, if the latter is not present, a lawyer appointed ex officio at his request by the President of the Bar.

If the accused consents to being tried in person, this shall be stated in the notes for the hearing.

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Article 397

Lorsque le tribunal est saisi en application des articles 395 et 396, troisième alinéa, le président constate l’identité du prévenu, son avocat ayant été avisé. Il avertit le prévenu qu’il ne peut être jugé le jour même qu’avec son accord ; toutefois, cet accord ne peut être recueilli qu’en présence de son avocat ou, si celui-ci n’est pas présent, d’un avocat désigné d’office sur sa demande par le bâtonnier.

Si le prévenu consent à être jugé séance tenante, mention en est faite dans les notes d’audience.

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