Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 221-1 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

When a period of four months has elapsed since the date of the last investigative act necessary to ascertain the truth, the president of the investigating chamber may, by petition, refer the matter to that court. The Investigating Chamber may, in the interests of the proper administration of justice, either raise the matter and proceed in accordance with the conditions set out in Articles 201,202,204 and 205, or refer the case back to the examining magistrate or such other magistrate in order to continue the investigation.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 221-1

Lorsqu’un délai de quatre mois s’est écoulé depuis la date du dernier acte d’instruction nécessaire à la manifestation de la vérité, le président de la chambre de l’instruction peut, par requête, saisir cette juridiction. La chambre de l’instruction peut, dans l’intérêt d’une bonne administration de la justice, soit évoquer et procéder dans les conditions prévues par les articles 201,202,204 et 205, soit renvoyer le dossier au juge d’instruction ou à tel autre afin de poursuivre l’information.

Need help with this article? Get help from a French lawyer

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.