The commission mentioned in article D. 527-3 is referred to by the Sentence Enforcement Court when it is required to rule on the granting of conditional release if it has not already been referred to by the Sentence Enforcement Judge in accordance with the provisions of Article D. 526.
He may use means of telecommunication in accordance with the provisions of article 706-71. The convicted person may be assisted by his lawyer.
This committee may consult the information contained in the sentenced person’s individual file referred to in Article L. 214-1 of the Penitentiary Code.
According to the decision of its Chairman, who is responsible for its implementation, the Commission may also carry out, or have carried out throughout France, any examinations, hearings, administrative enquiries, expert reports or other useful measures.
The chairman of the commission may, if the person is detained, refer the matter to the national assessment centre, which will send him or her an assessment report. The third and fifth paragraphs of Article D. 527-1 are then applicable except as regards the need for medical expertise.
The commission’s opinion is valid for two years. It must be issued no later than six months from the date of referral.