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Costs of proceedings
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
Procedural expenses that may be allocated by the court under statutory rules. An order for costs differs from the fee arrangement between a client and their professional adviser.
Legal reference
Criminal Procedure Act · Art. 239 — Costs of proceedings, Art. 240 — Costs of proceedings
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.