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Article 261

Matrimonio Ilegal

Decreto 100 de 1980 · Por el cual se expide el nuevo Código Penal

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ARTICULO 261. Matrimonio ilegal. El que con impedimento dirimente para contraer matrimonio lo contraiga, o el que se case con persona impedida, incurrirá en prisión de seis (6) meses a tres (3) años.

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Constitutional history

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  1. 1997
    C-659/97Constitutional reviewUPHELD
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