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Limitation period for enforcing a sentence
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
The effect of expiry of a statutory period on enforcement of a sentence. Its starting point, suspension and duration differ from limitation periods for prosecuting offences.
Legal reference
Criminal Code · Art. 133 — Limitation period for enforcing a sentence, Art. 134 — Limitation period for enforcing a sentence
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.