{"id":561,"date":"2026-03-20T11:39:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/?p=561"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T10:40:22","slug":"parole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/blog\/parole\/","title":{"rendered":"Parole in Spain: requirements, types and how to apply for it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>parole<\/strong> is one of the most important figures in the <strong>prison law in Spain<\/strong>, as it allows the prisoner to serve the final part of their sentence outside the prison, subject to certain conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a key measure for social reintegration, but it is not granted automatically: it requires compliance with strict criteria and an individual assessment by the judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#que-es-la-libertad-condicional\">What is probation?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cuando-se-puede-solicitar-la-libertad-condicional\">When can you apply for parole?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#regimen-ordinario-de-libertad-condicional-articulo-90-1-cp\">Ordinary parole scheme (section 90.1 of the Criminal Code)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#requisitos-adicionales-en-determinados-delitos\">Additional requirements for certain offences<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#duracion-condiciones-y-control-judicial\">Duration, conditions and judicial review<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#revocacion-de-la-libertad-condicional\">Revocation of parole<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#regimen-privilegiado-articulo-90-2-cp\">Special regime (Article 90(2) of the Criminal Code)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#regimen-excepcional-articulo-90-3-cp\">Special provisions (Article 90(3) of the Criminal Code)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#regimen-humanitario-articulo-91-cp\">Humanitarian regime (Article 91 of the Criminal Code)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#libertad-condicional-en-prision-permanente-revisable-articulo-92-cp\">Parole in the case of a reviewable life sentence (Article 92 of the Criminal Code)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#como-solicitar-la-libertad-condicional-correctamente\">How to apply for parole correctly<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#preguntas-frecuentes\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1774002486642\">What is probation?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1774002494561\">When is parole granted?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1774002501458\">Is it compulsory to be in Year 3?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1774002508811\">Can probation be revoked?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1774002522101\">Who decides on parole?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1774002530353\">Do I need a solicitor to apply for it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"que-es-la-libertad-condicional\"><strong>What is probation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parole is colloquially known as the <strong>\u201cprison category 4\u201d<\/strong>, as it can only be granted when the convicted person is in <strong>third level of prison classification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a legal point of view, it consists of the <strong>suspension of the enforcement of the remaining part of the sentence<\/strong>, imposed by a final judgement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is regulated in the <strong>Articles 90 to 92 of the Criminal Code<\/strong>, and is awarded by the <strong>Prison Supervision Judge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in prison or have a family member who is affected, it is advisable to consult a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/\">lawyer on La L\u00ednea de la Concepci\u00f3n<\/a><\/strong> before starting any procedure.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cuando-se-puede-solicitar-la-libertad-condicional\"><strong>When can you apply for parole?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conceptosjuridicos.com\/legislacion\/codigo-penal\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.conceptosjuridicos.com\/legislacion\/codigo-penal\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Criminal Code<\/a> sets out <strong>different types of probation<\/strong>, depending on when the sentence is served and the personal circumstances of the convicted person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"regimen-ordinario-de-libertad-condicional-articulo-90-1-cp\"><strong>Ordinary parole scheme (section 90.1 of the Criminal Code)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most common scenario and requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To be in <strong>third security level<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To have fulfilled <strong>three-quarters of the sentence<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain <strong>good behaviour<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To have fulfilled the <strong>civil liability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judge will also take into account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The personality of the convicted person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The seriousness of the offence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His behaviour in prison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His social and family environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The risk of reoffending<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"requisitos-adicionales-en-determinados-delitos\">Additional requirements for certain offences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Terrorism or organised crime offences<\/strong> \u2192 cessation of activities and collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offences against the Public Administration<\/strong> \u2192 compensation for financial loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"duracion-condiciones-y-control-judicial\"><strong>Duration, conditions and judicial review<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Probation lasts between <strong>2 and 5 years<\/strong>, provided that it is not less than the remaining term of the sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judge may order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prohibitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rules of conduct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These conditions may be amended if the convicted person\u2019s circumstances change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/libertad-condicional-la-linea.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"parole-the-line\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/libertad-condicional-la-linea.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/libertad-condicional-la-linea-1280x720.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/libertad-condicional-la-linea-980x551.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/libertad-condicional-la-linea-480x270.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"revocacion-de-la-libertad-condicional\"><strong>Revocation of parole<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may lose your parole if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Se comete un nuevo delito<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Se incumplen las condiciones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cambian las circunstancias valoradas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En ese caso, el penado vuelve a prisi\u00f3n y <strong>el tiempo en libertad no se descuenta de la condena<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"regimen-privilegiado-articulo-90-2-cp\"><strong>Special regime (Article 90(2) of the Criminal Code)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Permite acceder a la libertad condicional antes, con <strong>dos tercios de la condena cumplida<\/strong>, si:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hay buena conducta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Se ha trabajado o participado en programas de reinserci\u00f3n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El juez puede incluso adelantarla hasta <strong>90 d\u00edas por a\u00f1o cumplido<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"regimen-excepcional-articulo-90-3-cp\"><strong>Special provisions (Article 90(3) of the Criminal Code)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aplicable cuando:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Es la <strong>primera condena<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La pena es inferior a <strong>3 a\u00f1os<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Se ha cumplido la mitad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No se aplica en delitos sexuales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"regimen-humanitario-articulo-91-cp\"><strong>Humanitarian regime (Article 91 of the Criminal Code)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mayores de 70 a\u00f1os<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enfermos graves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puede concederse aunque no se hayan cumplido los plazos ordinarios, si existe baja peligrosidad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"libertad-condicional-en-prision-permanente-revisable-articulo-92-cp\"><strong>Parole in the case of a reviewable life sentence (Article 92 of the Criminal Code)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requiere:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To have fulfilled <strong>25 a\u00f1os<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estar en tercer grado<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tener pron\u00f3stico favorable de reinserci\u00f3n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El tribunal revisa peri\u00f3dicamente la situaci\u00f3n del penado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"como-solicitar-la-libertad-condicional-correctamente\"><strong>How to apply for parole correctly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solicitar la libertad condicional sin asesoramiento es uno de los errores m\u00e1s frecuentes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Una buena defensa penal incluye:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revisi\u00f3n del expediente penitenciario<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparaci\u00f3n de informes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Estrategia procesal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acreditaci\u00f3n de requisitos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Puedes consultar con un <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/services\/prison-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/servicios\/derecho-penitenciario\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">abogado especializado en derecho penitenciario<\/a><\/strong> para valorar tu caso.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La libertad condicional es una oportunidad clave para la reinserci\u00f3n, pero requiere cumplir requisitos legales estrictos y una estrategia adecuada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Una mala solicitud o falta de preparaci\u00f3n puede retrasar su concesi\u00f3n o provocar su denegaci\u00f3n. Si est\u00e1s interesado en obtener la libertad condicional puedes <a href=\"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/contacto\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contactarnos<\/a>. Somos abogados especialistas en derecho penal en La L\u00ednea de la Concepci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preguntas-frecuentes\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774002486642\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><strong>What is probation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>It is the suspension of the remainder of the sentence that allows the sentence to be served whilst at liberty, subject to certain conditions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774002494561\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">When is parole granted?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Usually after serving three-quarters of the sentence, although there are exceptions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774002501458\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is it compulsory to be in Year 3?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, in most cases.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774002508811\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Can probation be revoked?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, if the conditions are breached or a criminal offence is committed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774002522101\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Who decides on parole?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>The Prison Supervision Judge.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1774002530353\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Do I need a solicitor to apply for it?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>It is not compulsory, but it is highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La libertad condicional es una de las figuras m\u00e1s importantes del derecho penitenciario en Espa\u00f1a, ya que permite al penado cumplir la parte final de su condena fuera del centro penitenciario, siempre bajo determinadas condiciones. Se trata de una medida clave para la reinserci\u00f3n social, pero su concesi\u00f3n no es autom\u00e1tica: exige cumplir requisitos estrictos [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":562,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-derecho-penal"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/561","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=561"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/561\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":564,"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/561\/revisions\/564"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=561"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lalineadefensapenal.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}