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Article 44 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The public prosecutor has authority over the officers of the public prosecutor’s office at the police courts within his jurisdiction. He may report to them any contraventions of which he is aware and order them to prosecute. He may also, if necessary, request that an investigation be opened.

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Article 44

Le procureur de la République a autorité sur les officiers du ministère public près les tribunaux de police de son ressort. Il peut leur dénoncer les contraventions dont il est informé et leur enjoindre d’exercer des poursuites. Il peut aussi, le cas échéant, requérir l’ouverture d’une information.

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