North Dakota Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: §§ 29-04-01 to 04

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 North Dakota. 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: N/A
• Sexual abuse of children: 7 years or within 3 years of reporting of offense
• Other felonies: 3 years (if victim is under 15 years old, period of limitations begins when he turns 15 years old)

Misdemeanors:

• 2 years

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