When brought before the criminal courts, a civil action relating to an offence that constitutes an act of terrorism may only have as its object the initiation of public proceedings or the support of such proceedings. It may not seek compensation for the damage caused by the offence.
Civil action for compensation for the damage caused by an act of terrorism may not be brought in the criminal courts.
The civil action for compensation for this damage can only be brought before a civil court, separately from the public prosecution. In this case, Article 5 does not apply.
Where the criminal court is seised of a claim for compensation for damage caused by this offence, it shall refer the case, by a decision not subject to appeal, to the civil court having jurisdiction pursuant to article L. 217-6 of the Code of Judicial Organisation, which shall examine it as a matter of urgency in accordance with a simplified procedure determined by decree of the Conseil d’Etat.