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Article 9-2 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

November 8, 2023

The limitation period for public prosecution is interrupted by: 1° Any act, emanating from the public prosecutor or the civil party, tending to initiate the public prosecution, provided for in articles 80,82,87,88,388,531 and 532 of this code and to the article 65 of the law of 29 July 1881 on the freedom of the press ; 2° Any investigative act emanating from the public prosecutor’s office, any report drawn up…

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Article 10 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

November 8, 2023

When the civil action is brought before a criminal court, it is time-barred according to the rules of the public action. When it is brought before a civil court, it is time-barred according to the rules of the Civil Code. When the public action has been decided, the investigative measures ordered by the criminal court on civil interests alone obey the rules of civil procedure. Where the criminal court has…

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Article 10-1 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

November 8, 2023

On the occasion of any criminal proceedings and at all stages of the proceedings, including during the enforcement of the sentence, the victim and the perpetrator of an offence, provided that the facts have been acknowledged, may be offered a restorative justice measure. A restorative justice measure is any measure that enables a victim as well as the perpetrator of an offence to play an active part in resolving the…

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Article 10-2 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

November 8, 2023

Officers and agents of the judicial police or, under their supervision, investigation assistants shall inform victims by any means of their right: 1° To obtain reparation for their harm, by means of compensation for it or by any other suitable means, including, if appropriate, a restorative justice measure; 2° To be a civil party either in the context of the initiation of public proceedings by the public prosecutor, or by…

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Article 10-3 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

November 8, 2023

If the civil party does not understand the French language, he or she is entitled, at his or her request, to the assistance of an interpreter and to the translation, into a language that he or she understands, of information that is essential to the exercise of his or her rights and that is, as such, given or notified to him or her pursuant to this code. The authority conducting…

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Article 10-4 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

November 8, 2023

At all stages of the investigation, the victim may, at his or her request, be accompanied by his or her legal representative and by the adult of his or her choice, including by a lawyer, unless a reasoned decision to the contrary is taken by the competent judicial authority. When the victim is assisted by a lawyer, the latter may, at the end of each of his or her hearings,…

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Article 10-5 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

November 8, 2023

As soon as possible, victims undergo a personalised assessment to determine whether they need specific protection measures during the criminal proceedings. The authority interviewing the victim will collect the initial elements enabling this assessment to be made. In the light of these elements, the assessment may be taken further, with the agreement of the competent judicial authority. The victim will be involved in this assessment. Where applicable, the victim support…

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Article 10-6 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

November 8, 2023

Following accidents, disasters, catastrophes or offences likely to cause numerous victims, administrations, within the meaning of article L. 100-3 du code des relations entre le public et l’administration, involved in crisis management, caring for the victims of these events, supporting them or enforcing their rights, the public prosecutors’ offices and courts in charge of the proceedings as well as approved victim support associations within the meaning of the last paragraph…

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