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Third-degree prison classification

Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.

What it means

A prison classification associated with an open regime, determined under statutory criteria and procedures. It does not extinguish the sentence or grant unconditional release.

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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.

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