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Article 59 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

Unless a claim is made from inside the house or exceptions are provided for by law, searches and home visits may not be commenced before 6 a.m. and after 9 p.m.

The formalities mentioned in articles 56,56-1,57 and this article are prescribed on pain of nullity.

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Article 59

Sauf réclamation faite de l’intérieur de la maison ou exceptions prévues par la loi, les perquisitions et les visites domiciliaires ne peuvent être commencées avant 6 heures et après 21 heures.

Les formalités mentionnées aux articles 56,56-1,57 et au présent article sont prescrites à peine de nullité.

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