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Dominican Republic delays corporate criminal liability implementation
The Dominican Republic has officially enacted Law 88-26, which grants an 18-month extension for the implementation of corporate criminal liability provisions within the new Penal Code. This legislative change modifies Article 31 of Law 44-26, pushing the effective date for the application of Articles 8, 9, 10, and 11 of Organic Law 74-25 to May 5, 2028.
The extension was originally proposed as a 24-month delay by the Senate, but the Chamber of Deputies reduced the period to 18 months. The modification was approved by the Senate with 26 votes in favor and no votes against. The delay is intended to allow legal entities, including companies and non-governmental organizations, sufficient time to make the necessary adjustments and adaptations to comply with the new legal regime. It also aims to facilitate the preparation of judicial institutions for an orderly and effective implementation.
Entities
Adesinc · Anubi Trinidad · CONEP · Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic · Dicrim · Domingo Herman Paulino Gutiérrez · Dominican Republic · La Vega · Luis Abinader · Marky Abrahan García Gil · Miguel Ángel Capellán Caba · National Police
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The current deadline for the new Penal Code articles regarding corporate liability is November 5, 2026. dominicanodigital.com · ntelemicro.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The proposed extension should be enacted before November 5. dominicanodigital.com · ntelemicro.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 24-month extension is requested to allow for the structuring of compliance programs and staff training. dominicanodigital.com · ntelemicro.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Freddy González Estrada is the president of Adesinc. dominicanodigital.com · ntelemicro.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adesinc urged the National Congress to approve a project extending the implementation of corporate criminal liability by two years. dominicanodigital.com · ntelemicro.com