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Article R36 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

Where it is clear that the applicant either does not meet the condition of having been remanded in custody during proceedings that have ended in his or her favour with a decision to dismiss, acquit or acquit that has become final, or has lodged his or her application after the expiry of the six-month period provided for in Article 149-2, the first president of the court of appeal may, after…

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Article R37 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

On the day of the hearing, the applicant or his lawyer, then the judicial agent of the State or his lawyer are heard in their observations. The public prosecutor develops his conclusions. The parties may then reply, the applicant or his lawyer having the last word.

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Article R38 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The decision of the first president of the court of appeal is given in open court. This decision is notified to the applicant and the judicial agent of the State either by delivery of a copy against receipt, or by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The notification states that the decision may be appealed to the National Commission for Compensation for Detentions within ten days. A copy of the…

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Article R40-2 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

If the application is dismissed, the applicant shall be ordered to pay the costs, unless the first president of the court of appeal discharges the applicant in part or in full. The decision of the first president entails compulsory execution for the payment of the costs.

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Article R40-4 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The decisions of the first president of the court of appeal may be appealed to the National Commission for Compensation for Detentions by: 1° The applicant; 2° The judicial agent of the State; 3° The public prosecutor at the court of appeal. Four copies of the statement of appeal shall be submitted to the registry of the court of appeal. Submission shall be recorded by the registry, which shall mention…

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Article R40-5 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

Before the national commission, the applicant and the judicial agent of the State may be assisted or represented by a lawyer at the Conseil d’Etat and the Cour de cassation or by a lawyer registered at the bar of a court of appeal or a judicial court. The provisions of the second paragraph of Article R. 27 are applicable.

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