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Article 513 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The appeal is heard at the hearing on the oral report of an adviser; the accused is questioned.

Witnesses called by the accused are heard in accordance with the rules set out in articles 435 to 457. The public prosecutor may object if these witnesses have already been heard by the court. The court rules before any debate on the merits.

After the appellant or his representative has summarily stated the grounds for his appeal, the parties involved shall be given the floor in the order provided for in article 460.

The accused or his lawyer shall always be given the floor last.

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Article 513

L’appel est jugé à l’audience sur le rapport oral d’un conseiller ; le prévenu est interrogé.

Les témoins cités par le prévenu sont entendus dans les règles prévues aux articles 435 à 457. Le ministère public peut s’y opposer si ces témoins ont déjà été entendus par le tribunal. La cour tranche avant tout débat au fond.

Après que l’appelant ou son représentant a sommairement indiqué les motifs de son appel, les parties en cause ont la parole dans l’ordre prévu par l’article 460.

Le prévenu ou son avocat auront toujours la parole les derniers.

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