Legal conditions

Amnesty may not be granted for:
• fines of less than 340 euro
• fines imposed by the Central Fine Collection Agency and accepted by the offender.
• settlements by the Public Prosecution Services, and tax assessments.

In addition the conviction must be definite (irrevocable). This is the case if no appeal is possible.

The conviction must also have been pronounced more than three months previously. The offender may only apply for amnesty within this period if he or she has becomes seriously ill.