Section II: Withdrawal.

The withdrawal of the appeal must be accepted if it contains reservations or if the defendant has previously lodged a cross-appeal.

The provisions of articles 396, 399, 400 and 403 apply to the withdrawal of the appeal.

Withdrawal shall be recorded by order of the First President, his delegate or the President of the Chamber to which the case has been distributed. The judge noting the withdrawal shall rule, where applicable, on applications based on Article 700. However, discontinuance is recorded by judgment if it occurs after the filing of the report or if the defendant’s acceptance, where necessary, is not given until after that filing. Such…