Code de procédure pénale

Synopsis of Code de procédure pénale

«Code de procédure pénale» (ed. 2022) is the French criminal procedure code directed by Philippe Conte (LexisNexis, paperback, 3232 pp., in French).

The code regulates criminal proceedings from investigation and identity checks to trial and execution of sentences, covering criminal action, investigation, appeals, and the rights of the defence and victims. This edition is annotated with case law and references, and includes the Criminal Justice Code for Minors.

The cover identifies this release as Édition 2022 and places it in the «Codes Bleus» collection from LexisNexis; the recorded publication date is 1 July 2021.

Reference work for jurists, law students, and professionals interested in French criminal procedure.