Maximum terms of detention in the CCC during mobilization in Ukraine

The legality of keeping citizens in territorial recruitment and social support centers (TCS) during mobilization is becoming the subject of numerous discussions. Experts note that the terms of detention are regulated by law and cannot be violated without sufficient grounds.

According to Ukrainian legislation, the duration of administrative detention of persons for violating mobilization rules is determined by current norms. This is stated in a message published on the platform “Yuristy.UA”.

According to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses, in particular written Article 263, the maximum period of detention should not exceed three hours.

This means that under normal circumstances, a person cannot be kept in the TCS for more than the specified time after drawing up an administrative protocol.

However, the law provides for certain exceptions. For example, in case of violation of the border regime, the period of detention may be extended, but not more than up to 72 hours.

Regarding detention in the TCC, a person may be held for several days only if there is a court decision or the involvement of law enforcement agencies.

Lawyer Vladislav Derii draws attention to the fact that if a citizen is in the TCC for more than three hours after the administrative report is drawn up, this may be considered an unlawful restriction of freedom.

When a person is actually not released from the premises, this may serve as a basis for contacting the Prosecutor General’s Office, the State Bureau of Investigation, or the National Police, as there may be signs of criminal offenses, such as unlawful deprivation of liberty or abuse of official authority.

Thus, the basic rule remains unchanged: without legal grounds and appropriate decisions, prolonged detention in the TCC is a violation of citizens’ rights, which may have serious legal consequences for officials.

In Ukraine, an increase in cases has been recorded when territorial recruitment centers put on the wanted list persons who, according to the law, are not subject to such actions, in particular, citizens under 25 years of age. Lawyers note that this may be the result of accounting errors or unregulated procedures, and provide recommendations on how to act in such situations.