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Article 706-132 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The public prosecutor may appeal against judgments declaring a person not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. The assize court ruling on the appeal is then designated in accordance with articles 380-14 and 380-15.

The accused and the civil party may appeal against the decision on the civil action. The appeal is then brought before the Criminal Appeals Chamber, in accordance with article 380-5.

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Article 706-132

Le procureur général peut faire appel des arrêts portant déclaration d’irresponsabilité pénale pour cause de trouble mental. La cour d’assises statuant en appel est alors désignée conformément aux articles 380-14 et 380-15.


L’accusé et la partie civile peuvent faire appel de la décision sur l’action civile. L’appel est alors porté devant la chambre des appels correctionnels, conformément à l’article 380-5.

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