1. The Authority, prior to initiating criminal actions, may effect a settlement with the violator in respect of the crimes stipulated in this Decree by Law, in accordance with the controls issued by a Resolution of the Cabinet. 2. If no settlement takes effect within the specified period, or if the violator rejects the terms thereof, the Authority shall transfer the matter to the competent Public Prosecution to take the procedures of the criminal proceedings. 3. The competent Public Prosecution, after initiating the criminal action and prior to the issuance of a final judgment thereon, shall have the authority to effect a settlement with the violator in accordance with the same controls referred to in Clause (1) of this Article. 4. The settlement shall give rise to the termination of the criminal action or stay of execution of the penalty if effected prior to the issuance of a final conviction judgment, without prejudice to the right of the aggrieved person to claim compensation before the civil courts. No effect shall arise from the settlement if it is concluded after the issuance of a final judgment. 5. The effect of the settlement shall not extend to the penalty of confiscation or any measures related to funds or proceeds obtained from the crime, and such penalties and measures shall remain enforceable regardless of whether the settlement is effected before or after a final judgment is issued.
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