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French civic exam 2026, Rights and duties
What must a citizen do if called to serve as a juror in an assize court trial?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 119
Que doit faire un citoyen s'il est appelé à être juré dans un procès d'assises ?
What must a citizen do if called to serve as a juror in an assize court trial?
Answer. Appear at the court and take part in the trial. This is an obligation, except for a serious reason recognized by the courts.
Se présenter au tribunal et participer au procès. C'est une obligation, sauf motif grave reconnu par la justice.
Serving as a juror is one of a citizen's duties, it contributes to the functioning of justice. A juror who is absent without a valid reason can receive a fine.
The official text that proves it
« Tout citoyen français âgé de plus de 23 ans, qui a tous ses droits civiques et qui est inscrit sur les listes électorales, peut être tiré au sort pour être juré lors d’un procès d’une cour d'assises. C’est un rôle clé »
Every French citizen over the age of 23, who holds full civic rights and is registered on the electoral rolls, can be chosen by lot to serve as a juror in an assize court trial. It is a key role
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
To be confirmed against the four options shown on exam day, which the ministry does not publish.
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