Article 77. Release from service of sentence in connection with expiration of the period of limitations of guilty verdict

5. The issue of applying the statute of limitations to a person sentenced to life imprisonment shall be decided by the court. If the court does not find it possible to apply the statute of limitations, life imprisonment shall be replaced by twenty-five years' imprisonment term. The periods of limitation shall not be applied to the persons convicted for commission of crimes against sexual immunity of minors, except for the case of commission of such a crime by a minor in respect of a minor aged between fourteen to eighteen, against peace and security of mankind, corruption crimes, terroristic crimes, extremist crimes, torture, as well as especially grave crimes against the person, the foundations of constitutional system and state security, in the sphere of economic activity.