The elapse of the period of prescription shall be interrupted by arrest of a person sentenced to imprisonment with or without labor, or detention, and by instituting execution proceedings in the case of fine, minor fine, confiscation, or collection.[This Article Wholly Amended on Aug. 8, 2023]
Laws › Criminal Act › SECTION 7 Prescription for Execution of Judgment of Guilt
Criminal Act — Article 80 (Interruption of Prescription of Punishment)
형법 제80조
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