Conneticut Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: §§ 54-193 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.  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 or capital, Class A felony: N/A
• If punishment is imprisonment for more than 1 year: 5 years
• Other felonies: 1 year
• Sexual abuse, exploitation, or assault: 30 years after victim reaches majority or 5 years from date of notification by victim, whichever is earlier (5 years maximum)
• If DNA is available for sexual assault offenses: 20 years if DNA evidence establishes the identity of the person who committed the offense and the victim notified police within 5 years of offense

Misdemeanors:

• 1 year

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