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Article 696-27 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

Where the person claimed declares to the public prosecutor that he consents to his extradition, he shall appear before the investigating chamber within five working days of the date on which he was presented to the public prosecutor.

Where the person claimed declares to the said magistrate that he does not consent to his extradition, the procedure shall be as set out in the articles 696-15 et seq if a request for extradition has reached the French authorities.

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Article 696-27

Lorsque la personne réclamée déclare au procureur général consentir à son extradition, elle comparaît devant la chambre de l’instruction dans un délai de cinq jours ouvrables à compter de la date à laquelle elle a été présentée au procureur général.

Lorsque la personne réclamée déclare audit magistrat ne pas consentir à son extradition, il est procédé comme il est dit aux articles 696-15 et suivants si une demande d’extradition est parvenue aux autorités françaises.

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