Article D1-10 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure
When the public prosecutor or investigating judge deems it appropriate to have an in-depth assessment carried out, this shall be carried out by a victim support association with general accreditation pursuant to article D. 1-12-1. In the case of domestic violence or sexual and gender-based violence, the assessment may be carried out by professionals from the approved association who are specially trained to deal with victims of these offences, whether…