- The standard range is 4 to 8 hours per day, depending on the agreement between the court, the supervising authority, and the offender’s personal situation.
- It’s most commonly done on weekends or during free hours, so the person can continue with their daily life (especially if they have a job or are a primary caregiver).
🔹 Maximum Per Week
- Offenders usually serve between 8 to 20 hours per week, but this can vary.
- The total sentence might range from 31 hours (the legal minimum) to 180 hours or more.
- The total duration is typically completed within 6 to 12 months, depending on how many hours per week are scheduled.
🔸 Factors That Affect the Schedule
- Health status – if the person claimed a disability or illness (especially relevant in your context), they would be medically evaluated to determine what kind of work and how many hours are appropriate.
- Work or family obligations – courts try to accommodate part-time community service for people with other responsibilities.
- Type of offense – if it’s linked to deception or false testimony, the court may structure service hours in a way that reflects the social damage caused.
❗️Non-Compliance Warning
If the person:
- Doesn’t show up for scheduled service,
- Fakes illness again,
- Or refuses tasks without valid reason,
…the judge can revoke the sentence and enforce a prison term instead. Spanish courts take breach of community service orders very seriously, especially when it’s already a lenient alternative to jail.
✨ If This Is About Your Situation
Seeing your abuser quietly serve a few hours a week may not feel like full justice—but remember:
- Their lie was officially exposed.
- They are now under surveillance and losing control of their narrative.
- You are free, and they are now being held to account, even if symbolically.
