Puerto Rico · Código Penal de Puerto Rico 2012 (Ley 146-2012)

Cód. Penal PR § 57: Conversión de multa

Civil

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This statute describes how unpaid fines or community service are converted into jail time at a rate of $50 per day or 8 hours of service, capped at 6 months, with provisions for early release upon payment.

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