(4) The running of the period set by statute of limitations is also interrupted if the perpetrator, before the
period of limitation has elapsed, has perpetrated a new criminal offence of the same gravity or graver.
(5) After each interruption, the period set by statute of limitations commences anew.
(6) The statue of limitations shall apply in any case when twice as much time lapses as is set by the statute
of limitation for the initiation of criminal prosecution.
Article 17
Period Set by Statute of Limitations Regarding the Execution of Punishment
Unless otherwise stipulated in this Code, the imposed sentence shall not be executed when the following
time periods have elapsed from the date of entry into force of the judgement by which a punishment has been
imposed:
a) Thirty-five years if a punishment of long-term imprisonment has been imposed;
b) Twenty years if a punishment of imprisonment for a term exceeding ten years has been imposed;
c) Fifteen years if the punishment of imprisonment for a term exceeding five years has been imposed;
d) Ten years if the punishment of imprisonment for a term exceeding three years has been imposed;
e) Five years if the punishment of imprisonment for a term exceeding one year has been imposed;
f) Three years if the punishment of imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or a fine has been
imposed.
Article 18
Period Set by Statute of Limitations Regarding the Execution of Accessory Punishment and Security
Measures
(1) The execution of a fine as an accessory punishment shall be barred after the lapse of two years from the
date of entry into force of the judgement whereby such punishment has been imposed.
(2) The execution of the security measure of mandatory psychiatric treatment, security measure of
mandatory medical treatment of addiction and the security measure of forfeiture shall be barred after the
lapse of five years from the date of entry into force of the judgement whereby these measures have been
ordered.
(3) The execution of the security measure of ban on carrying out a certain occupation, activity or duty and
the security measure of ban on driving motor vehicle shall be barred after the lapse of the period for which
this measure has been ordered.
Article 19
The Running and Interruption of the Period Set by Statute of Limitations Regarding the Execution of
Punishments and Security Measures
(1) The running of the period set by statute of limitation to execute the punishment commences on the date
of entry into force of the judgement whereby such punishment has been imposed, and in the case of the
revocation of a suspended sentence, on the date of entry into force of the decision on the revocation of a
suspended sentence.
(2) The period set by statute of limitation shall not run during the time the punishment cannot be executed
pursuant to law.
(3) The running set by statute of limitation is interrupted with every action of a competent body taken in
regard to execution of the punishment.
(4) After each interruption, the period set by statute of limitation shall commence anew.
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