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Article 24First Day and Last Day of Imprisonment

第二十四条(受刑等の初日及び釈放)

The first day of imprisonment is calculated as one whole day regardless of the number of hours actually imprisoned. The same applies to the first day of the period of prescription.

受刑の初日は、時間にかかわらず、一日として計算する。時効期間の初日についても、同様とする。

Final release from imprisonment takes place on the day after completion of the term of imprisonment.

刑期が終了した場合における釈放は、その終了の日の翌日に行う。

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