Alaska Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: §§12.10.010, et seq

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 in Alaska.  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
• 10 years for certain violent felonies
• Felony sexual abuse of a minor: N/A
• Other felonies: 5 years (any offense that includes fraud or breach of fiduciary obligation, official misconduct in public office: extension 1 year after discovery offense, with a maximum extension of 3 years)

Misdemeanors:

• 5 years

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