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Conduct and penalties under Chile’s Criminal Code concerning sexual material involving children and unauthorized sharing of intimate images.
Updated as of · National legislation
What this guide covers
Article 367 quáter concerns material made using people under 18. Its definition includes real or simulated sexually explicit activities, genitals depicted for primarily sexual purposes, and the use of their voice or image for those purposes. Criminal Code, Art. 367 quáter
Sexual material involving children and teenagers
These are the main statutory penalties for the conduct described. The circumstances of a case can affect how they apply.
| Conduct | Main statutory penalty |
|---|---|
| Maliciously storing or acquiring The statutory requirement is malicious storage or acquisition (maliciosamente). | 541 days to 3 years: presidio menor, medium degreeCriminal Code, Art. 367 quáter |
| Distributing or disseminating; taking part in production Also includes trading, importing, exporting or exhibiting the material. | 3 years and 1 day to 5 years: presidio menor, maximum degreeCriminal Code, Art. 367 quáter |
The durations in days and years follow the table in Article 56. Criminal Code, Art. 56 (official table)
Intimate images shared without permission
Article 161-D distinguishes exhibiting a recording from sending, disseminating or publishing it. It covers recordings of sexual acts involving someone else or intimate images of a sexual nature, without express permission, regardless of how they were obtained. Criminal Code, Art. 161-D
| Conduct | Main statutory penalty |
|---|---|
| Exhibiting without express permission First provision of Article 161-D. | 1 to 60 days of prisión and a fine of 5 to 10 UTMCriminal Code, Art. 161-D |
| Sending, disseminating or publishing Second provision of Article 161-D, concerning the unauthorized recording or image. | 61 to 540 days: presidio menor, minimum degree, and a fine of 11 to 20 UTMCriminal Code, Art. 161-D |
UTM means monthly tax unit. No fixed conversion to pesos is given. The durations for prisión and presidio menor follow the distinct ranges in Article 56. Criminal Code, Art. 56 (official table)
Where to report or seek guidance
Chile’s Fiscalía lists Carabineros, the investigative police (PDI), the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the courts as reporting channels. Its guide explains what information is requested and how protection needs are assessed.
Read the official sources
General information about the cited laws, not legal advice on a particular case. This is not an exhaustive list of offenses, exceptions or additional penalties. The date of the conduct, the ages of those involved and other circumstances can change the legal position. Seek local legal advice.