Criminal Code of the Republic of China Article 82

This English translation was last updated on 2025-08-01, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-07-22. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

The period of limitation of prosecution shall be determined by the principal punishment notwithstanding that such punishment shall be increased or reduced by law.
中文原文 中華民國刑法第82條
本刑應加重或減輕者,追訴權之時效期間,仍依本刑計算。

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