Section 2: Suspension and division of custodial sentences

In misdemeanour cases, where the convicted person still has to serve a prison sentence of two years or less, this sentence may, for medical, family, professional or social reasons and for a period not exceeding four years, be suspended or served in instalments, none of which may be less than two days. The decision is taken by the sentence enforcement judge under the conditions set out in article 712-6. This…

Unless there is a serious risk that the offence will be repeated, suspension may also be ordered, regardless of the nature of the sentence or the length of the sentence remaining to be served, and for a period that need not be specified, for convicts who are found to be suffering from a life-threatening condition or whose physical or mental health is permanently incompatible with continued detention. Suspension may only…