Where the provisions of this code stipulate that information or a decision must be communicated to a foreign national in a language that he understands, this information may be provided either by means of forms written in this language or through an interpreter. The interpreter’s assistance is compulsory if the foreign national does not speak French and cannot read.
If necessary, the interpreter’s assistance may be provided by means of telecommunication. In this case, only an interpreter on a list drawn up by the public prosecutor or an interpreting and translation agency approved by the administration may be used. The name and contact details of the interpreter, as well as the day and the language used, shall be indicated in writing to the foreign national.