For the application of article L. 651-4, the judge appointed by the president of the court may be assisted by any person of his choice, whose findings are recorded in his report. This report is filed at the court registry and communicated by the court clerk to the public prosecutor. At least one month before the date of the hearing, the clerk of the court communicates this report to the managers or the entrepreneur in question by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
The court rules on the report of the designated judge after hearing or duly calling the auditors.
The amount of the sums for the guarantee of which the protective measure is ordered in accordance with the second paragraph of article L. 651-4 may not exceed the amount of the claim made against the manager or entrepreneur.