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Article D282 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

In accordance with the dispositions de l’article D. 214-28 du code pénitentiaire, en cas de décès d’une personne détenue, le chef de l’établissement donne les avis prévus à l’article D. 214-26 of the same code.

If there has been suicide or violent death, or if the cause of death is unknown or suspect, the provisions of article 74 shall apply.

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Article D282

Conformément aux dispositions de l’article D. 214-28 du code pénitentiaire, en cas de décès d’une personne détenue, le chef de l’établissement donne les avis prévus à l’article D. 214-26 du même code.


S’il y a eu suicide ou mort violente, ou encore si la cause du décès est inconnue ou suspecte, les dispositions de l’article 74 sont applicables.

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