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Article D46-3 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

In accordance with the provisions of Article 557, where the bailiff has given the copy of the writ to a person residing at the home of the person concerned, he shall send the latter:

<1° Either a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt;

2° Or a simple letter accompanied by a receipt to be forwarded or deposited at the bailiff’s office.

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Article D46-3

Conformément aux dispositions de l’article 557, lorsque l’huissier a remis la copie de l’exploit à une personne résidant au domicile de l’intéressé, il adresse à ce dernier :


1° Soit une lettre recommandée avec demande d’avis de réception ;


2° Soit une lettre simple accompagnée d’un récépissé à réexpédier ou à déposer à l’étude d’huissier.

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