The public prosecutor of the place where the offence was committed, the public prosecutor of the place of residence of one of the persons suspected of having taken part in the offence, the public prosecutor of the place where one of these persons was arrested, even when the arrest was made for another reason, and the public prosecutor of the place where one of these persons was detained, even when the detention was made for another reason, shall have jurisdiction. For the offences referred to in Article 113-2-1 of the Criminal Code, the public prosecutor of the place of residence or registered office of the natural or legal persons referred to in the same Article 113-2-1, as the case may be, shall also have jurisdiction.
When a case is referred to the public prosecutor involving, as perpetrator or victim, a magistrate, lawyer, public or ministerial officer, member of the national gendarmerie, official of the national police, customs or prison service or any other person holding public authority or entrusted with a public service mission who is usually, by virtue of his functions or duties, is usually in contact with the magistrates or civil servants of the court, the public prosecutor may, ex officio, on the proposal of the public prosecutor and at the request of the person concerned, refer the proceedings to the public prosecutor at the nearest judicial court within the jurisdiction of the court of appeal. If the person in question is in contact with magistrates or civil servants of the court of appeal, the public prosecutor may forward the proceedings to the public prosecutor at the nearest court of appeal, so that the latter may forward them to the public prosecutor at the nearest judicial court. This court then has territorial jurisdiction to hear the case, notwithstanding the provisions of articles 52,382 et 522. The Attorney General’s decision constitutes a measure of judicial administration which is not subject to appeal.