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Article 1185 of the French Code of civil procedure

The decision on the merits must be made within six months of the decision ordering the provisional measures, failing which the child will be returned to his parents, guardian, person or service to whom he has been entrusted, at their request.

If the investigation is not completed within the period provided for in the previous paragraph, the judge may, after consulting the public prosecutor, extend this period for a period that may not exceed six months.

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Article 1185

La décision sur le fond doit intervenir dans un délai de six mois à compter de la décision ordonnant les mesures provisoires, faute de quoi l’enfant est remis à ses parents, tuteur, personne ou service à qui il a été confié, sur leur demande.

Si l’instruction n’est pas terminée dans le délai prévu à l’alinéa précédent, le juge peut, après avis du procureur de la République, proroger ce délai pour une durée qui ne peut excéder six mois.

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