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Article 23Calculation of the Term of Imprisonment

第二十三条(刑期の計算)

The term of imprisonment is calculated from the day on which such sentence becomes final and binding.

刑期は、裁判が確定した日から起算する。

The days when the criminal is not actually confined is not to be included into the term of punishment, even if they are after the sentence has become final and binding.

拘禁されていない日数は、裁判が確定した後であっても、刑期に算入しない。

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