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Article 706-126 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The ruling declaring that a person is not criminally irresponsible on grounds of mental disorder puts an end to pre-trial detention or judicial supervision.

It may be appealed to the Supreme Court.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 706-126

L’arrêt de déclaration d’irresponsabilité pénale pour cause de trouble mental met fin à la détention provisoire ou au contrôle judiciaire.


Il peut faire l’objet d’un pourvoi en cassation.


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