Article R342-18 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum
The First President of the Court of Appeal or his delegate shall rule on the merits of the case within forty-eight hours from the date of referral. This time limit shall be calculated and extended in accordance with articles 640 and 642 of the Code of Civil Procedure.The order shall be communicated to the public prosecutor. It is notified on the spot to the foreign national and his or her…