Atlas · Compliance
The standard deadline for the commission to conclude the administrative process is 180 days
AnswerThe designated commission must conclude the administrative liability process within 180 days from the publication of its establishment act, subject to extension through a reasoned decision by the initiating authority.
Reviewed on 2026-10-02 · next review 2027-04-02
Data
| Who | Criteria | Deadline | Source | Data date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing commission | Administrative liability process for legal entities | 180 days | Lei 12.846/2013, art. 10, § 3.º | 01/08/2013 |
| Defense | Legal entity notification | 30 days | Lei 12.846/2013, art. 11 | 01/08/2013 |
Data consulted on 02/10/2026.
Basis
- Lei n.º 12.846/2013 (Planalto, in Portuguese): establishes the procedure for administrative liability processes for legal entities regarding harmful acts against the public administration, including deadlines for conclusion and defense.
- Lei n.º 6.404/1976, compilada (Planalto, in Portuguese): this source does not contain information on the conclusion deadlines for administrative sanctioning processes under Lei 12.846/2013.
How it applies
The administrative process to determine the liability of a legal entity is conducted by a commission appointed by the initiating authority. The 180-day deadline for conclusion runs from the publication of the commission's establishment act. Upon completion, the commission presents reports on the investigated facts and suggests sanctions in a reasoned manner. If necessary, the initiating authority may extend the deadline through a motivated act.
Limits
- The standard specifically addresses the administrative process for determining the liability of a legal entity under the terms of Lei 12.846/2013.
- This sheet does not cover deadlines for other types of administrative, judicial, or disciplinary proceedings not provided for in this specific law.
- Changes made after the date of 2013 must be verified in the official source (Planalto) before any decision.