Washington DC Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: §§ 23-113

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 Washington DC.  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:

• 1st or 2nd degree murder: N/A
• Other felonies in 1st and 2nd degree: 6 years
• All other crimes: 3 years
• Except if offense included official misconduct, fraud or breach of fiduciary trust: maximum 9 years felony, 6 years misdemeanor

Misdemeanors:

• 3 years

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