Understanding Sentence Execution under Turkish Law
Under Turkish Criminal Execution Law No. 5275 (CGTİK), the actual time a convict must spend inside a prison facility after a final conviction is governed by statutory reduction ratios (conditional release) and probation rules.
Conditional Release Ratios (1/2, 2/3, 3/4)
- 1/2 (One-Half): Applies to standard general offenses (theft, fraud, forgery).
- 2/3 (Two-Thirds): Applies to intentional homicide, sexual offenses, drug trafficking, and 1st time recidivists.
- 3/4 (Three-Fourths): Applies to terrorism and organized crime.
- 4/4 (Full Execution): Applies to 2nd time recidivists; no conditional release is granted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is online calculation legally binding?
No. Online calculators provide statutory simulations. Final execution periods are officially determined by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Execution Office via a formal müddetname.
How to apply for open prison transfer and supervised release (probation)?
Requests for transfer to open correctional institutions and supervised release are evaluated by the Board. Legal consultation from a criminal lawyer is recommended for appeals to the Execution Judge (İnfaz Hakimliği).
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