On arrival on French soil, the detained offender is presented to the public prosecutor of the place of arrival, who conducts an identity examination and draws up a report. However, if the examination cannot be conducted immediately, the convicted person is taken to the prison where he may not be held for more than twenty-four hours. On expiry of this period, he will be brought before the public prosecutor by the head of the prison.
In the light of the documents showing the agreement of the States to the transfer and the consent of the person concerned, as well as the original or a copy of the foreign sentencing judgment, accompanied, where applicable, by an official translation, the public prosecutor will request the immediate imprisonment of the sentenced person.
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