As soon as the investigation begins, the investigating judge must notify the victim of an offence that proceedings have been opened, of his or her right to bring a civil action and of the procedures for exercising this right. If the victim is a minor, the notice shall be given to his legal representatives.
The notice provided for in the previous paragraph shall inform the victim that he has the right, if he wishes to bring a civil action, to be assisted by a lawyer whom he may choose or who, at his request, will be appointed by the President of the Bar Association, specifying that the costs will be borne by him, unless he meets the conditions for access to legal aid or if he benefits from legal protection insurance. When the investigating judge is informed by the victim that he or she is acting as a civil party and that he or she is requesting the appointment of a lawyer, he or she will immediately inform the President of the Bar Association.