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Article 406 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The president or one of the assessors designated by him, after having, if necessary, informed the accused of his right to be assisted by an interpreter, establishes his identity and gives notice of the document that has referred the case to the court. He informs the accused of his right, during the hearing, to make statements, answer questions or remain silent. He also establishes the presence or absence of the person civilly liable, the civil party, witnesses, experts and interpreters, if applicable.

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Article 406

Le président ou l’un des assesseurs, par lui désigné, après avoir, s’il y a lieu, informé le prévenu de son droit d’être assisté par un interprète, constate son identité et donne connaissance de l’acte qui a saisi le tribunal. Il informe le prévenu de son droit, au cours des débats, de faire des déclarations, de répondre aux questions qui lui sont posées ou de se taire. Il constate aussi s’il y a lieu la présence ou l’absence de la personne civilement responsable, de la partie civile, des témoins, des experts et des interprètes.

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