State Act

2403

Section 2403. Compensation due to an accused acquitted in Revision for a criminal sentence already executed

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Act no. none printed (index gives 0)1867In forceGoa (State Act)

Article 2403 – Compensation due to an accused acquitted in Revision for a criminal sentence already executed - If a criminal sentence is executed and if it is afterwards proved through appropriate legal means that the condemnation was illegal, the condemned person or his heirs shall have the right to secure the compensation for losses and damages which will have to be made by the public exchequer, after a decree in a regular suit filed against the Public Ministry of the State.