《刑法》第 87(1)条规定，对于最高刑期为至少 10 年的重罪而言，适用的诉讼 时效期为 20 年，所有其他重罪的诉讼时效期是 10 年，轻罪的诉讼时效期是 5 年或 3 年，这取决于适用的最高徒刑。
Section 87(1) of the Criminal Code provides that the applicable limitation period is twenty years in the case of a felo ny for which the maximum custodial penalty is at least 10 years. The limitation period for all other felonies is 10 years and the limitation period for minor offences is five years or three years, depending on the applicable maximum sentencing period.