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=== France === In [[Law of France|France]], the general rule is that one cannot remain in [[Law enforcement in France|police]] custody for more than 24 hours from the time of their [[arrest]].<ref name=fti-france>{{cite web|title=CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AND DEFENCE RIGHTS IN FRANCE|publisher=[[Fair Trials International]]|url=http://www.fairtrials.org/wp-content/uploads/France-advice-note.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/http://www.fairtrials.org/wp-content/uploads/France-advice-note.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |url-status=live}}</ref> However, police custody can last another 24 hours in specific circumstances, especially if the offence is punishable by at least one year's imprisonment, or if the investigation is deemed to require the extra time, and can last up to 96 hours in certain cases involving [[Terrorism in France|terrorism]], [[Illegal drug trade|drug trafficking]], or [[Milieu (organized crime in France)|organised crime]].<ref name=fti-france/> The police need to have the consent of the prosecutor, the ''procureur''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McCulloch |first=Brian |date=2024-01-03 |title=Explainer: How criminal courts and jury service work in France |url=https://www.connexionfrance.com/practical/explainer-how-criminal-courts-and-jury-service-work-in-france/612380 |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=www.connexionfrance.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> In the vast majority of cases, the prosecutor will consent.<ref name=fti-france/> <!-- Does that constitute an arraigment? -->
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