🟣 What VioGén actually is

The VioGén system in Spain does not have a fixed “time limit” that applies equally to everyone.

It works differently depending on the risk level and ongoing circumstances of the case.

Here’s the clear, factual breakdown:

🟣 What VioGén actually is

VioGén is a police risk monitoring system that tracks reported cases of gender-based violence and continuously updates risk levels and protective measures based on new information.

It is not a “list” you are automatically removed from after a set number of years — it is a live monitoring system.

🟡 How long victims stay on it

A person may remain on the system:

As long as the case is considered active
While there is an assessed risk (low to extreme)
During ongoing police or court protection measures
While follow-up monitoring is required

If risk decreases, cases can be:

Downgraded in protection level
Reduced in monitoring frequency
Or eventually marked as inactive/closed

But closure depends on professional reassessment, not a fixed time period.

🔵 What happens to perpetrators

Perpetrators are also linked to the case record and remain:

While proceedings are active (investigation, court orders, sentencing, restraining orders)
During risk monitoring periods
Sometimes after, if risk is still assessed as relevant

Like victims, there is no automatic “expiry date” — it is risk-based and reviewed.