1954-09-23
Article 249 (Limitation Periods for Public Prosecution)
(1) The prescription for public prosecution shall expire after lapse of the following terms: <Amended by Act No. 2450, Jan. 25, 1973; Act No. 8730, Dec. 21, 2007>
1. Twenty-five years for crimes punishable with death penalty;
2. Fifteen years for crimes punishable with imprisonment without prison labor for life or imprisonment for life;
3. Ten years for crimes punishable with imprisonment or imprisonment without prison labor for a maximum term of ten years or more;
4. Seven years for crimes punishable with imprisonment or imprisonment without prison labor for a maximum term of less than ten years;
5. Five years for crimes punishable with imprisonment or imprisonment without prison labor for a maximum term of less than five years, or suspension of qualifications for a maximum term of not less than ten years, or a fine;
6. Three years for crimes punishable with suspension of qualifications for a maximum term of not less than five years; and
7. One year for crimes punishable with suspension of qualifications for a maximum term of less than five years or disciplinary lockup, a minor fine, or confiscation.
(2) The limitation periods for a crime for which a public prosecution has been instituted and in which no final judgment has been rendered shall be twenty-five years from the date of the institution of such public prosecution. <Newly Inserted by Act No. 705, Sep. 1, 1961; Act No. 8730, Dec. 21, 2007>
