Article 706-164 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure
Any person who, having brought a civil action, has benefited from a final decision awarding him damages and interest as compensation for the harm he has suffered as a result of a criminal offence as well as costs pursuant to articles 375 or 475-1 and who has not obtained compensation or reparation under articles 706-3 or 706-14, or recovery assistance pursuant to article 706-15-1, may obtain from the Agence de…