Chapter I: The multi-disciplinary committee for security measures and assessment of dangerousness

The multidisciplinary commission for security measures established in Article 763-10 shall exercise its jurisdiction within the jurisdiction of one or more Courts of Appeal. The number, location and territorial jurisdiction of the commissions are set by order of the Minister of Justice.

The multidisciplinary commission for security measures is composed of: 1° A chamber president at the court of appeal appointed for a five-year term by the first president of the court of appeal within whose jurisdiction the commission sits, chairman; 2° The regional prefect, prefect of the defence zone within whose jurisdiction the commission sits, or his representative; 3° Of the inter-regional director of prison services with jurisdiction over the court…

The matter is referred to the commission by the sentence enforcement judge or by the public prosecutor. The sentenced person and his/her counsel and, where applicable, the public prosecutor are informed by the sentence enforcement judge of this referral. The commission will issue a reasoned opinion within three months of the matter being referred to it. In the absence of an opinion within this timeframe, the judge may have the…

The commission may request the appearance of the sentenced person before giving its opinion. This appearance may be made by a means of telecommunication in accordance with the provisions of Article 706-71. The convicted person may be assisted by his lawyer. According to the decision of its chairman, who is responsible for its implementation, the commission may also carry out or arrange for the carrying out of any examinations, hearings,…

The dangerousness examination provided for by Article 763-10 is carried out by a psychiatrist and a psychologist holding a diploma of higher specialised studies or a master’s degree in psychology, other than those designated under 4° and 5° of Article R. 61-8. The conclusions of this examination are notified by registered letter to the sentenced person and their lawyer or, if the person is detained, by the head of the…