Article 1180-16 of the French Code of civil procedure
Any decision of the judge is notified, at the registry’s behest, to the applicant, the parents and, where applicable, the ad hoc administrator. A minor who has reached the age of sixteen is notified of the decision by simple letter, unless his or her condition does not allow it. Notifications are made by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The judge may, however, decide that they will be made by…