Idaho Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: §§19-401 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 Idaho.  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, voluntary manslaughter, rape: N/A
• Other felonies and felonies committed upon or against a minor child: 5 years
• Sexual abuse of or lewd conduct with a child under 16 years of age: 5 years after the child reaches the age of 18
• Ritualized abuse of child: 3 years after initial disclosure by victim

Misdemeanors:

• 1 year

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