Article 985 of the Criminal Procedure Law

LIBRO VII

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Text in force since 6 December 2015.

The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.

La ejecución de las sentencias en causas por delito corresponde al Tribunal que haya dictado la que sea firme. La ejecución de las sentencias recaídas en el proceso por aceptación de decreto, cuando el delito sea leve, corresponde al juzgado que la hubiera dictado.

Source: Official State Gazette (BOE). Current consolidated text. BOE-A-1882-6036

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Previous versions

History of reforms to this article, from oldest to most recent, as recorded in the BOE’s consolidated legislation.

Real Decreto de 14 de septiembre de 1882 por el que se aprueba la Ley de Enjuiciamiento Criminal.

In force from 01/06/1997 to 05/12/2015

La ejecución de las sentencias en causas por delito corresponde al Tribunal que haya dictado la que sea firme.

How does article 985 affect your case?

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