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Article 656 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The written deposition of a representative of a foreign power is requested through the Minister of Foreign Affairs. If the request is granted, this deposition is received by the first president of the court of appeal or by the magistrate delegated by him.

It is then carried out in the manner provided for in the articles 654, paragraph 2, and 655.

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Article 656

La déposition écrite d’un représentant d’une puissance étrangère est demandée par l’entremise du ministre des affaires étrangères. Si la demande est agréée, cette déposition est reçue par le premier président de la cour d’appel ou par le magistrat qu’il aura délégué.

Il est alors procédé dans les formes prévues aux articles 654, alinéa 2, et 655.

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