Applicable conditions and restrictions Criminal Law Article 78 A criminal sentenced to public surveillance, criminal detention, fixed-term imprisonment or life imprisonment may have his sentence reduced if, during the execution period, he consciously abides by prison regulations, accepts education and reform, and truly shows repentance or meritorious service; One of the following major meritorious deeds shall be commuted:
(a) to prevent others from engaging in major criminal activities;
(2) reporting major criminal activities inside and outside the prison, which is verified by investigation;
(three) there are inventions or major technological innovations;
(4) sacrificing oneself to save others in daily production and life;
(five) outstanding performance in resisting natural disasters or eliminating major accidents;
(6) Having made other significant contributions to the country and society.
Article 79 With regard to the procedure for commutation of a prisoner, the executing organ shall submit a proposal for commutation to the people's court at or above the intermediate level. When trying a case, the people's court shall form a collegial panel, and if there are facts of repentance or meritorious service, it shall make a ruling to reduce the sentence. Without legal procedures, the sentence may not be reduced.