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Subsection 3: Reductions in sentences under articles 721-3 and 721-4

Article D117 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The exceptional reduction in sentence provided for by article 721-3 as well as that provided for by article 721-4 may be granted in one or more instalments without exceeding one third of the sentence handed down. To determine the maximum quantum, account is taken of all sentences to be served or in prison on the date of the request. In all cases, the sentence enforcement judge or court shall specify…

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