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Article 540 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

If the police court considers that the act constitutes a felony or misdemeanour, it declares itself incompetent. It shall refer the Public Prosecutor’s Office to proceed as it sees fit.

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Article 540

Si le tribunal de police estime que le fait constitue un crime ou un délit, il se déclare incompétent. Il renvoie le ministère public à se pourvoir ainsi qu’il avisera.

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