Subsection 6: Disputes

The court of first instance has final jurisdiction over : 1° Requests for the implementation of a ballot monitoring system as provided for in Article L. 2314-17 ; 2° Disputes as provided for in Article L. 2314-32; 3° Challenges relating to a decision taken by the administrative authority on the basis of Articles L. 2314-13 and L. 2314-25.

Challenges are referred to the judicial court by means of a petition. Where the dispute relates to the electorate, the application is only admissible if it is delivered or sent within three days of publication of the electoral roll. Where the challenge relates to a decision of the administrative authority, at the request of the court registry, the latter must provide proof that it has served notice of its decision…

The Court of First Instance shall give its decision within ten days of the matter being referred to it, without any costs or procedural formalities, and after giving three days’ notice to all interested parties. The court’s decision is notified by the registry within three days by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The decision may be appealed to the Court of Cassation within ten days. The appeal is lodged,…