Art. 476 Description of spoken or written matter

When prosecutors write up formal charges that mention specific words, whether spoken, written, or recorded some other way, they don't have to quote them exactly. They just need to explain the general meaning or gist of what was said or written.

The same goes for things like plans, maps, or pictures. If a charge needs to reference one of these items, prosecutors can describe it in general terms. They don't need to include an exact copy or reproduction of it in the charging document.

This rule basically saves everyone time and paperwork. It means charges can focus on describing what happened rather than getting bogged down in reproducing every exact word or image involved in a case.