《刑法典》第 91 至 99 条和《刑事诉讼法》第 635 至 643 条就有关时效的规则做 了规定。规定的重罪的诉讼时效为 10 年，而轻罪则为 5 年（《刑事诉讼法》第 637 和 638 条）。腐败案件的诉讼时效一般自腐败行为实施之刻起算。一经出现 如下事由，诉讼时效中断：出具证据或提起诉讼。待至逮捕令签发，诉讼时效 期间重新起算。
The rules about the statute of limitations are regulated in articles 91 to 99 CP and articles 635 to 643 CIC. The prescription period for the prosecution of crimes is 10 years, and 5 years in the case of misdemeanours (art. 637 and 638 CIC). Prescription of corruption cases generally commences the moment in which the acts are committed. Prescription is interrupted each time evidence is taken or proceedings are brought. The issuing of an arrest warrant would restart the clock.