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Article 31Prescription of Sentence

第三十一条(刑の時効)

Prescription is to have the effect of remitting the sentence (excluding the death penalty) of a person who has been sentenced to punishment.

刑(死刑を除く。)の言渡しを受けた者は、時効によりその執行の免除を得る。

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