重罪和轻罪的诉讼时效分别为八年和三年（新《刑法典》第 61(a)条）。但是， 根据第 6/2015 号法律（《刑法典》第一修正案，新《刑法典》第 61(a)(3)条目前 规定，即使第 61(a)(1)和(2)条规定了一个特定的时效期限，但第 510 条（公共行 政违法行为、贿赂行为和渎职行为）中所包含罪行应免于遵守此项规定。
The limitation periods are 8 years for felonies and 3 years for misdemeanours (sect. 61(a) of the new PC). However, pursuant to Law No. 6/2015 (first amendment to the Penal Code), section 61(a)(3) of the new PC now provides that even though section 61(a)(1) and (2) stipulate a certain limitation period, crimes falling under Chapter 510 (Offenses Against Public Administration, bribery, official misconduct) shall be exempted from that rule.