The commutation of the original sentence for another of a different length and nature shall have the legal effect of substituting the latter in the place of the former.
Revised Penal Code · Extinction of Criminal Liability
Effect of commutation of sentence
Current text, as of October 15, 2026
The commutation of the original sentence for another of a different length and nature shall have the legal effect of substituting the latter in the place of the former.
Consolidated by Alleba from the 1930 text of Act No. 3815 (Lawphil) and the amending Republic Acts in our library. Amendments made by Presidential Decrees, Batas Pambansa or executive orders are not yet included. For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.