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Article 34Renewal of Prescription

第三十四条(時効の中断)

The period of prescription of imprisonment or penal detention is interrupted when the sentenced person is in custody for the purpose of execution of the punishment.

拘禁刑及び拘留の時効は、刑の言渡しを受けた者をその執行のために拘束することによって中断する。

The period of prescription of a fine, petty fine or confiscation is interrupted when an act of execution takes place.

罰金、科料及び没収の時効は、執行行為をすることによって中断する。

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