Article 626-1 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure
Without prejudice to the single chapter of Title IV of Book I of the code de l’organisation judiciaire, a convicted person found innocent following a review or reconsideration granted pursuant to this Title is entitled to full compensation for the material and non-material damage caused to him by the conviction. However, no compensation shall be due where the person was convicted of acts of which he freely and voluntarily accused…