The panel deliberates in the absence of the parties. The rapporteur does not have the right to vote.
The decision is taken by a majority of votes. A copy of the list of the hearing mentioning the meaning of the decisions thus reached is signed by the members of the judgment panel.
Persons who take part in or attend the deliberations are subject to the obligation to respect secrecy under penalty of the sanctions provided for in Article 226-13 of the Penal Code.