Section 1a: Protection of the identity of certain officials involved in criminal proceedings

The authorisation referred to in the second paragraph of I of article 15-4 is issued in writing and is valid for the duration of the officer’s assignment or temporary secondment to the department or unit, provided that a change of duties within the department or unit does not alter the conditions under which the officer carries out his duties or the nature of the acts usually recorded. .

The authorisation referred to in 2° of I of article 15-4 may only be issued to the agent benefiting from the authorisation referred to in the second paragraph of I of the same article. It shall be issued in writing by a line manager of a sufficient level as referred to in the second paragraph of I of article 15-4. In the event of an emergency, it may be issued…

The administrative registration number by which the beneficiary of the authorisations mentioned in I of Article 15-4 is identified in the procedural documents that it draws up or in which it is cited is defined by order of the minister to whom it reports. When the disclosure of the identity of the official is likely to characterise the offence provided for in IV of article 15-4 or when the disclosure…

The request provided for in the second paragraph of III of Article 15-4 is sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt or by delivery to the clerk’s office against a receipt. Where the person is detained, the request is lodged in accordance with the provisions of the tenth paragraph of article 81.

When the beneficiary of an authorisation issued pursuant to article 15-4 brings an action for damages before a civil court or submits a claim for compensation to the Commission d’indemnisation des victimes d’infraction, he may identify himself by his administrative registration number. The court or commission may have access to the surname and first name of the beneficiary of this authorisation through the competent public prosecutor. In judicial decisions and…

As part of recovery assistance and in all proceedings to recover damages obtained by the beneficiary of an authorisation issued in accordance with Article 15-4 in respect of compensation for his loss in his capacity as a civil party, his surname and forename may not be mentioned, and only his administrative registration number, capacity and department or unit of assignment shall be mentioned. Damages and interest shall be recovered via…

In the event of undue recovery, restitution of damages and interest is made through the intermediary of the State’s judicial agent, who recovers the sums unduly paid from the beneficiary of the authorisation.