Prison Leave Permits in Spain: Types, Requirements and Applications (2026)
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- check_circleOrdinary: up to 7 days, 36-48 per year
- check_circleRequirement: serving 1/4 of the sentence
- check_circleExtraordinary: for death or serious illness
- check_circleAppealable before the Prison Supervision Judge
Quick answer
Ordinary leave permits (Art. 47.2 LOGP) last up to 7 days, with a maximum of 36 days per year for second-grade inmates and 48 for third-grade inmates; they require classification in second or third grade, having served one quarter of the sentence and not displaying bad conduct. Extraordinary permits (Art. 47.1 LOGP) are granted for the death or serious illness of relatives, the birth of a child or other important reasons, without needing to have served a quarter of the sentence. A refusal can be appealed before the Prison Supervision Judge and, where appropriate, the Provincial Court.
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Prison leave permits are an essential reintegration tool: they allow an inmate to leave the facility temporarily and prepare for a return to life in freedom. As criminal defence lawyers, we explain how to apply.
Ordinary Leave Permits
Ordinary permits last up to seven days, with a maximum of 36 days per year for second-grade inmates and 48 days for third-grade inmates. Their purpose is to prepare for life in freedom.
Requirements for the Ordinary Permit
- Being classified in second or third grade.
- Having served one quarter of the sentence.
- Not displaying bad conduct in the facility.
The Board also assesses the so-called risk variables: the chance of breach, of reoffending and of failing to return.
Extraordinary Permits
Extraordinary permits are granted for the death or serious illness of relatives, the birth of a child, or other important reasons. They do not require having served a quarter of the sentence or a specific classification.
Who authorises the permit
The Treatment Board reports on the application. Permits of more than two days, or those of repeat offenders, must be authorised by the Prison Supervision Judge.
If It Is Refused
A refused permit can be appealed before the Prison Supervision Judge and, where appropriate, the Provincial Court. The defence works to rebut the risk variables and prove the inmate's roots and progress.
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