The judge may only apply the provisions of article 138-3 only if it appears that the prohibitions set out in 3° and 9° of Article 138 are, on their own, insufficient to prevent a repetition of the offence.
In this case, the prohibition on approaching the victim and the obligation to wear an anti-seizure bracelet may only be ordered if, pursuant to article 138(3) and (9), there is also a prohibition on going to certain specified places where the victim usually lives, works or is, and a prohibition on receiving or meeting the victim or having any contact with him or her in any way whatsoever.