The period between the date on which the person is informed of the date and time of his incarceration, at the end of the hearing or subsequently, and the date on which he is to be incarcerated may not exceed four months. As far as possible, the date of incarceration is determined by taking into account the sentenced person’s personal situation and, if applicable, the occupancy rate of the prison and its foreseeable evolution.
Custody may not begin before the sentence becomes enforceable, except where the deferred committal order is subject to provisional enforcement pursuant to IV of Article 464-2.