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Article 733-1 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The sentence enforcement judge may, ex officio, at the request of the person concerned or at the request of the public prosecutor, order a reasoned decision to replace community service with a penalty of days’ fine. This decision is taken following an adversarial debate, in accordance with the provisions of article 712-6.

This decision may also be made following partial performance of community service.

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Article 733-1

Le juge de l’application des peines peut, d’office, à la demande de l’intéressé ou sur réquisitions du procureur de la République, ordonner par décision motivée de substituer au travail d’intérêt général une peine de jours-amende. Cette décision est prise à l’issue d’un débat contradictoire, conformément aux dispositions de l’article 712-6.

Cette décision peut également intervenir à la suite de l’exécution partielle du travail d’intérêt général.

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