At the hearing, the judge hears the applicant and the persons summoned pursuant to article R. 3211-13 or their representative, as well as the public prosecutor when he is the principal party. The persons notified are heard if they wish to speak.
If necessary, the judge will appoint a lawyer for the person undergoing psychiatric care.
The persons summoned or notified may submit their observations in writing, in which case the parties present at the hearing will be informed.
The judge may always order the parties to appear.
When it is not the main party, the public prosecutor makes his opinion known under the conditions defined by the second paragraph of article 431 of the Code of Civil Procedure.