Subsection 2: Hearing and deliberation

The docket for each hearing is drawn up by the Chairman of the Disciplinary Board. The parties are summoned to the hearing. The summons must reach the parties at least fifteen days before the date of the hearing. Additional time limits for distance are added in accordance with the provisions of articles 643 and 644 of the Code of Civil Procedure . However, when the case is referred to the…

Cases are heard in open court. However, the Chairman may, of his own motion or at the request of one of the parties, after having obtained the opinion of the rapporteur where appropriate, prohibit access to the courtroom for all or part of the hearing in the interests of public order or where this is justified by respect for privacy or medical confidentiality.

Decisions are taken by the panel, by a majority of votes, in the absence of the parties. In the event of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote.

Articles R. 731-1 to R. 731-5 of the Code of Administrative Justice relating to the holding of hearings and deliberations are applicable before first instance and national disciplinary chambers.