Michigan Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: 767.24

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

Felonies:

• Murder: N/A
• Kidnapping, extortion, assault with intent or conspiracy to murder: 10 years
• Others: 6 years
• If victim was under age 18 for any degree of sexual conduct or assault with intent to commit sexual conduct or any sexually abusive activity or material to minor: 10 years or when the victim turns 21 years old (whichever is later)
• If DNA evidence obtained: N/A until offender identified, thereafter, 10 years after identification or when victim turns 21 (whichever is later)

Misdemeanors: 6 years

Statute (time) does not run: Not resident, did not usually and publicly reside

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