Article D589-4 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure
A handwritten signature collected in digital form is affixed by means of a technical device, after the signatory has become aware of the document in digital format. It is validly affixed only if, subsequent to its collection, an electronic signature is affixed to the document by a person participating in the proceedings within the meaning of Article 11, or if the secure device referred to in article R. 49-1. If…