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Article 478 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The accused, the civil party or the person civilly liable, may claim from the court hearing the prosecution the restitution of objects placed in the hands of justice.

The court may order this restitution ex officio.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 478
Le prévenu, la partie civile ou la personne civilement responsable, peut réclamer au tribunal saisi de la poursuite la restitution des objets placés sous la main de la justice.

Le tribunal peut ordonner d’office cette restitution.

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