Corruption crimes are classified as felonies or misdemeanours in the PC. Felony is a more serious crime whose perpetrator is sentenced, inter alia, to imprisonment of 5-15 years (arts. 24, 100 PC). Misdemeanour is a crime whose perpetrator is sentenced to imprisonment for a period of not less than 3 months and not more than 5 years or cash fine (art. 24 PC). Corruption crimes may be punished by imprisonment from to 6 month to 10 years; therefore, it is not always possible to determine whether a particular corruption crime is a felony or a misdemeanour.
Afghan authorities stated that there are no immunities applicable to public officials for the performance of their functions. However, jurisdictional privileges are applicable to parliamentarians, high ranking officials and judges.
Prosecutors have limited discretion in their decision whether or not to prosecute per articles 71, 169 and 171 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC).