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Article 556 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

If the person to whom the summons is addressed is absent from his or her home, the copy shall be delivered to an allied relative, servant or a person residing at that home.

The bailiff shall indicate in the summons the capacity declared by the person to whom this delivery is made.

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Article 556

Si la personne visée par l’exploit est absente de son domicile, la copie est remise à un parent allié, serviteur ou à une personne résidant à ce domicile.

L’huissier indique dans l’exploit la qualité déclarée par la personne à laquelle est faite cette remise.

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