Indiana Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: 35-41-4-2

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

Felonies:

• Murder, Class A felony: N/A
• Others, Class B, C, D felony, forgery of an instrument for payment: 5 years
• Child molesting (if offender is at least 16 and victim is not more than 2 years younger: 5 years), vicarious sexual gratification, child solicitation or seduction, incest: when alleged victim turns 31 years of age
• Class B and C felony extended 1 year after DNA evidence revealing identity of offender discovered or should have been discovered

Misdemeanors: 2 years

Statute (time) does not run: Nonresident, absent state, conceals self or evidence of crime; prosecution is considered timely if defendant pleads guilty at any time

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