Nebraska Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: §§29-110 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 Nebraska.  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, treason, arson, forgery: N/A
• Other felonies: 3 years
• If victim is less than 16 years old at time of offense, sexual assault (1, 2, or 3 degree), kidnapping, false imprisonment, child abuse, pandering, debauching a minor: 7 years from offense or victim's 16th birthday, whichever is later

Misdemeanors:

• 18 months
• If fine is less than $100 or potential jail time less than 3 months: 1 year

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