Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 495-2 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The order shall mention the surname, first names, date and place of birth and domicile of the accused, the legal classification, date and place of the act imputed, a reference to the applicable texts and, in the event of conviction, the penalty or penalties imposed.

The criminal order must be reasoned, particularly with regard to the provisions of I of article 495.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 495-2

L’ordonnance mentionne les nom, prénoms, date et lieu de naissance et domicile du prévenu, la qualification légale, la date et le lieu du fait imputé, la mention des textes applicables et, en cas de condamnation, la ou les peines prononcées.

L’ordonnance pénale doit être motivée, au regard notamment des dispositions du I de l’article 495.

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.