Duration of case:

(Change: 17/5/1979 - 2234/1 art.)

(Change: 10/6/1983 - 2839/61 art.) In case criminal case related with electoral crimes has not been initiated within six months following the final day of elections, proceedings are not undertaken.

In offenses that require official permission for public prosecution, the duration between application for such permission and date when the necessary permission has been taken, is not included to the duration of lawsuit. But, this period can not exceed three months.