Arkansas Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: §§ 5-1-109

Summary: The following sets forth a description of a particular crime or infraction, followed by the time period following such crime within which a legal action can be initiated.  If action is not taken within the stated period below, the victim may potentially lose its right to press charges and the state may no longer be entitled to prosecute:

Felonies:

• Murder: N/A
• Rape: 15 years
• Class Y and A felonies: 6 years
• Class B, C, D, or unclassified felonies: 3 years
• If offense involves fraud or breach of fiduciary duty: 1 year
• Felonious conduct in public office: 5 years with maximum extension to 10 years
• If offense is against minor and limitation period has not expired since victim turned 18, statutory period for offense starts at age of majority

Misdemeanors:

• 1 year

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