Chapter III Calculation of the Period of Time
第三章 期間計算
Article 22Calculation of the Period of Time
第二十二条(期間の計算)
When a term is expressed in months or years, it is to be calculated in accordance with the calendar.
月又は年によって期間を定めたときは、暦に従って計算する。
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。
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。