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Article D47-20 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

In criminal and misdemeanour cases, as well as for fifth-class offences, the Public Prosecutor notifies the curator or guardian of the date and purpose of the hearing by registered letter or, in accordance with the procedures laid down by Article 803-1, at least ten days before the date of the hearing.

The tutor or curator heard as a witness is required to take an oath in accordance with the provisions of the articles 331 and 446, except in the cases provided for by the articles 335 or 448. The provisions of articles 325and 436 are not applicable to him.

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Article D47-20

En matière correctionnelle et criminelle, ainsi que pour les contraventions de la cinquième classe, le ministère public avise le curateur ou le tuteur de la date et de l’objet de l’audience par lettre recommandée ou, selon les modalités prévues par l’article 803-1, dix jours au moins avant la date de l’audience.

Le tuteur ou le curateur entendu comme témoin est tenu de prêter serment conformément aux dispositions des articles 331 et 446, sauf dans les cas prévus par les articles 335 ou 448. Les dispositions des articles 325 et 436 ne lui sont pas applicables.

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