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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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.
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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