Note 673 — Appendices

The Cour de Cassation has rendered several decisions (June 30, 1838; July 14, 1838; March 30, 1839) to the effect that the procès-verbaux and reports of the inspectors of police are not in themselves sufficient, in the absence of additional proof, to establish the fact that the infractions have occurred. The same is true of a procès-verbal drawn up by a Commissaire of police, from the report of an inspector of police, unless the former has verified the facts himself.

But these legal decisions do not deprive police officers of the right to ascertain infractions; however, their reports must be confirmed either by the admission of the delinquents that the facts are as stated, or by such methods as the tribunal may consider it proper to order.