Article R2 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure
For the application of article 264-1, the prefect’s order apportioning the number of jurors pursuant to article 260 is issued before the end of January each year or, in Paris, before the end of March. Failing this, the apportionment resulting from the order drawn up the previous year remains valid. After carrying out the drawing of lots provided for by Article 261, the mayor shall send an original copy of…