Florida Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: 775.15

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

Felonies:

• Felony that resulted in death: N/A
• Perjury in official proceeding that relates to prosecution of a capitol felony: N/A
• Capital or life felony: N/A
• 1st degree felony and 2nd degree felony for abuse or neglect of aged or disabled adult: 5 years
• Others: 3 years
• Violation of securities transaction: 5 years
• Violation of environmental control: 5 years of date of discovery
• Any offense which fraud or breach of fiduciary obligation is a material element: 3 years
• Misconduct in public office: within 2 years of leaving office or any above limit, whichever is greater
• Sexual offenses (battery, assault, intercourse under age 18): begins running at age 16 or when violation is reported (whichever is earlier)

Misdemeanors:

• 1st degree misdemeanors: 2 years
• 2nd degree and noncriminal violations: 1 year

Statute (time) does not run: Offender is continually absent from state, no reasonably ascertainable work or abode in state: maximum extension 3 years

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