Article R4126-1 of the French Public Health Code
Disciplinary proceedings against a doctor, dental surgeon or midwife may only be brought before the Disciplinary Chamber of first instance by one of the following persons or authorities: 1° The national council or the departmental council of the professional body on whose roll the practitioner in question is registered on the date the matter is referred to the court, acting on their own initiative or following complaints, made in particular…