The agents mentioned in article L. 411-1 record the infringements defined in title III of this book in official reports, which are valid until proven otherwise.
The reports are forwarded to the public prosecutor within eight days of their completion. A copy shall be given to the person concerned within the same period. A copy is also sent to the President of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée.
When the Public Prosecutor decides to initiate public proceedings in respect of the facts which are the subject of the transmission, he shall immediately inform the Chairman of the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée.