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Article R36 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

Where it is clear that the applicant either does not meet the condition of having been remanded in custody during proceedings that have ended in his or her favour with a decision to dismiss, acquit or acquit that has become final, or has lodged his or her application after the expiry of the six-month period provided for in Article 149-2, the first president of the court of appeal may, after notifying the applicant, the judicial agent of the State and the public prosecutor, decide that there is no need for further investigation or for the acts provided for in articles R. 31 to R. 34.

The provisions of article R. 35.

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Article R36

Lorsqu’il apparaît manifestement que le demandeur soit ne remplit pas la condition d’avoir fait l’objet d’une détention provisoire au cours d’une procédure terminée à son égard par une décision de non-lieu, de relaxe ou d’acquittement devenue définitive, soit a formé sa requête après l’expiration du délai de six mois prévu à l’article 149-2, le premier président de la cour d’appel peut, après en avoir avisé le demandeur, l’agent judiciaire de l’Etat et le procureur général, décider qu’il n’y a pas lieu à plus ample instruction ni à l’accomplissement des actes prévus aux articles R. 31 à R. 34.

Il est alors fait application des dispositions de l’article R. 35.

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