Chapter III: Composition of the Assize Court

At least thirty days before the opening of the assizes, the first president of the court of appeal, or his delegate, or the president of the judicial tribunal, seat of the assize court, or his delegate, draws lots, in open court, from the annual list, the names of thirty-five jurors who will form the session list. He shall also draw the names of ten alternate jurors from the special list….

At least fifteen days before the opening of the session, the clerk of the assize court convenes each of the full and alternate jurors by post. This notice specifies the date and time of the opening of the session, its foreseeable duration and the place where it will be held. It reiterates the obligation of any citizen required to respond to this summons on pain of being fined in accordance…