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Article 654 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

Where appearance has not been requested or has not been authorised, the evidence shall be received in writing at the witness’s residence, by the first president of the court of appeal or, if the witness resides outside the chief town of the court, by the president of the judicial tribunal of his residence.

To this end, a statement of the facts and a list of the claims and issues on which the testimony is required shall be sent by the court hearing the case to the magistrate designated above.

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Article 654

Lorsque la comparution n’a pas été demandée ou n’a pas été autorisée, la déposition est reçue par écrit dans la demeure du témoin, par le premier président de la cour d’appel ou, si le témoin réside hors du chef-lieu de la cour, par le président du tribunal judiciaire de sa résidence.

Il sera, à cet effet, adressé par la juridiction saisie de l’affaire, au magistrat ci-dessus désigné, un exposé des faits ainsi qu’une liste des demandes et questions sur lesquels le témoignage est requis.

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