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Article 1220-1 of the French Code of civil procedure

The hearing of the person may take place at the seat of the court, at the place where the person usually resides, at the treatment or accommodation establishment or at any other appropriate place.

The hearing is not public.

The judge may, if he or she considers it appropriate, conduct the hearing in the presence of the attending physician or any other person.

The lawyer of the person to be protected or protected is informed of the date and place of the hearing.

A record of the hearing is drawn up.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1220-1

L’audition de la personne peut avoir lieu au siège du tribunal, au lieu où elle réside habituellement, dans l’établissement de traitement ou d’hébergement ou en tout autre lieu approprié.

L’audition n’est pas publique.

Le juge peut, s’il l’estime opportun, procéder à cette audition en présence du médecin traitant ou de toute autre personne.

L’avocat de la personne à protéger ou protégée est informé de la date et du lieu de l’audition.

Il est dressé procès-verbal de celle-ci.

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