PENAL CODE of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste
b) Upon escape of the convict as long the same is not recaptured;
c) The convict is serving another sentence or security measure
involving internment;
d) There is a delay in paying the fine;
e) The convict is temporarily hindered from providing community
services.
f) Execution has yet to occur.
2. Limitation begins again from the date the cause for suspension ceases.
3. Provisions in subarticle 112.3 are correspondingly applicable.
CHAPTER III
EXEMPTION FROM STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Article 117. Crimes of genocide, crimes against peace and humanity and war
crimes
There is no prescription on criminal prosecution and sentences relating to crimes of
genocide, crimes against peace and humanity and war crimes.
CHAPTER IV
OTHER CAUSES FOR EXTINGUISHMENT
Article 118. Other causes
In addition to cases specifically provided in law, liability is extinguished upon death
of the perpetrator, amnesty and pardon.
Article 119. Death of the perpetrator
The death of the perpetrator extinguishes the criminal proceeding, as well as any
criminal sentence applied to the same.
Article 120. Amnesty
Amnesty extinguishes criminal prosecution and halts execution of a sentence yet to
be served in whole or in part, as well as its effects and accessory penalties to the
extent possible.
Article 121. Amnesty and accumulation of crimes
Except as otherwise provided, amnesty is applicable to each crime part of the
joinder.
Article 122. Pardon
Pardon extinguishes the sentence in whole or in part, or replaces it with another
provided for in law more lenient to the convict.
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