New Hampshire Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: §§625:8 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 New Hampshire.  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
• Class A or B felony or unemployment compensation offense: 6 years
• Offense of hunting game or fur-bearing animals or violation of off highway recreational vehicles: 3 years
• Breach of fiduciary duty: 1 year
• Official misconduct: 2 years
• Sexual assault and related offenses when victim is under 18 years old: within 22 years of victim's 18th birthday

Misdemeanors:

• 1 year
• Violations: 3 months

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