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Article 723-31 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The risk of re-offending mentioned in Article 723-29 must be established by a medical assessment ordered by the sentence enforcement judge in accordance with the provisions of article 712-16, the conclusion of which reveals the dangerousness of the sentenced person and determines whether the sentenced person is likely to undergo treatment. This assessment may also be ordered by the public prosecutor.

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Article 723-31

Le risque de récidive mentionné à l’article 723-29 doit être constaté par une expertise médicale ordonnée par le juge de l’application des peines conformément aux dispositions de l’article 712-16, et dont la conclusion fait apparaître la dangerosité du condamné et détermine si le condamné est susceptible de faire l’objet d’un traitement. Cette expertise peut être également ordonnée par le procureur de la République.

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