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China Pre-Trial Custodial
Sentence Offsetting Calculator

Interactive China legal orientation tool. Review the result with the relevant legal guide and qualified counsel where facts or local implementation matter.

Free calculatorPRC lawAssumption-led estimate
  1. 01Enter facts
  2. 02Get estimate
  3. 03Check assumptions
  4. 04Verify or escalate

Sentence credit

Legal basis

Credit ratios

Pre-judgment custody: 1 custody day offsets 1 day of detention/fixed-term imprisonment and 2 days of public surveillance. Designated-residence surveillance: 2 days offset 1 day of detention/fixed-term imprisonment; 1 day offsets 1 day of public surveillance.

Legal authorityReview the legal-basis section and cited source before relying on the output.
Tool typeCalculator
ScopeNational framework first
Local checkLocal rules and authority practice may differ
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  • AuthorityCheck the cited rule, effective date and territorial scope.
  • EscalationSeek review for disputed facts, material exposure or imminent deadlines.
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