Under what condition can a prisoner be immediately released?

• A. If they have served 30 days and their penalty is prision correccional
• B. If they have served half their sentence
• C. If they show good behavior
• D. If they have no previous convictions

Answer: (A)

The condition for a prisoner to be immediately released after serving only 30 days pertains specifically to the nature of the penalty prescribed for their crime. In cases involving "prisión correccional," which typically refers to sentences of a shorter duration (generally less than six years), the law provides specific provisions that allow for immediate release after a fixed period, such as 30 days for certain offenders.

This reflects a legal principle of alternatives to long-term confinement for those who have been given lighter sentences and demonstrates a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration into society for lower-risk individuals. The other options suggest conditions concerning length of sentence completion, behavior, or prior convictions, which may influence parole eligibility or reduced sentences but do not independently guarantee immediate release under the specified regulations for prision correccional sentences. Thus, the specific context of the law allows for release under the outlined conditions.