Arizona Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: 13-107

Summary: The following sets forth the applicable crimes and the time period within which a prosecution must commence thereafter.

Felonies:

• Homicide, violent sexual assault, misuse of public money, falsifying public records: N/A
• Other felonies: 7 years

Misdemeanors: 1 year; petty offenses: 6 months

Statute (time) does not run: Absent from state or no reasonably ascertainable residence in state; identity not known

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