Paragraph 3: Appeal procedures

The order of the liberty and custody judge may be appealed to the first president of the court of appeal or his delegate, within twenty-four hours of its notification. In all cases, the public prosecutor may lodge an appeal within the same time limit.

The case shall be referred to the First President or his delegate by a reasoned statement of appeal sent by any means to the registry of the Court of Appeal. The statement shall be recorded, stating the date and time. The Registrar of the Court of Appeal shall immediately notify the Registrar of the Judicial Court, who shall forward the file to him without delay.

II of article R. 3211-33-1, the last paragraph of article R. 3211-36, the last paragraph of article R. 3211-39 as well as articles R. 3211-38, R. 3211-40 and R. 3211-41 are applicable on appeal. The order of the First President or his delegate is made within twenty-four hours of the referral.

In all cases, the Public Prosecutor may appeal to the Supreme Court. The order may not be contested.