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Article 416 of the French Civil Code

The guardianship judge and the public prosecutor exercise general supervision of protective measures within their jurisdiction.

They may visit or have visited protected persons and those who are the subject of an application for protection, regardless of the measure ordered or applied for.

Persons entrusted with protection are required to comply with their summons and to provide them with any information they require.

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Article 416

Le juge des tutelles et le procureur de la République exercent une surveillance générale des mesures de protection dans leur ressort.

Ils peuvent visiter ou faire visiter les personnes protégées et celles qui font l’objet d’une demande de protection, quelle que soit la mesure prononcée ou sollicitée.

Les personnes chargées de la protection sont tenues de déférer à leur convocation et de leur communiquer toute information qu’ils requièrent.

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