Chapter VI: Disciplinary proceedings.

No disciplinary penalty may be imposed without the doctor, dental surgeon or midwife in question having been heard or called to appear.

The parties may be assisted or represented. Before disciplinary bodies, they may exercise the right of recusal mentioned in article L. 721-1 of the Code of Administrative Justice.

The costs shall be borne by the losing party unless the circumstances of the case justify sharing them between the parties.

A doctor, dental surgeon or midwife who, when challenged before the National Disciplinary Chamber, has not produced a written defence in due form, may lodge an objection to the decision rendered by default. The objection shall have suspensory effect, except where the Chamber is hearing an appeal against a decision taken pursuant to article L. 4113-14.

Disciplinary proceedings do not prevent : 1° any proceedings that the Public Prosecutor or private individuals may bring before the criminal courts under the terms of ordinary law; or 2° civil actions for damages for an offence or quasi-offence; or 3° Nor in disciplinary proceedings before the administration to which the civil servant doctor, dental surgeon or midwife belongs; 4° Nor in proceedings which may be brought against doctors, dental…

When a doctor, dental surgeon or midwife has been convicted by a criminal court of any offence other than a felony or misdemeanour against the Nation, the State or public peace, the first instance disciplinary chamber of the ordre may, if appropriate, impose one of the penalties provided for in article L. 4124-6 on him, under the conditions of articles L. 4126-1 and L. 4126-2. In order to ensure that…