Criminal Code (Cap. 9), article 691

691. (1) With regard to a completed offence, the period of prescription shall run from th e day on which the offence was completed; with regard to an attempted offence, from the day on which the last act of execution was committed; with regard to a continuous offence, from the day on which the last violation to ok place; and with regard to a continuing offence from the day on which the continuance ceased. Suspension of prescription. (2) Where the criminal action ca nnot be instituted or proceeded with except on a speci al authorization, or after the determinat ion of any issue upon separate proceedin gs, the period of prescription shall be suspended, and shall continue from the day on which th e authorization is granted o r the issue is determined. Prescription not to run when offender is unknown. Amended by: XI.1900.92.