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Article R41-4 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The forty-five day opposition period runs from the date on which the registered letter is sent, subject to the provisions of the fifth paragraph of article 495-3.

In the event of notification by the public prosecutor or his delegate, this period runs from the date of such notification.

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Article R41-4

Le délai d’opposition de quarante-cinq jours court à compter de la date d’envoi de la lettre recommandée, sous réserve des dispositions du cinquième alinéa de l’article 495-3.

En cas de notification par le procureur de la République ou son délégué, ce délai court à compter de cette notification.

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