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New Mexico Criminal Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations set forth the time period within which New Mexico prosecutors must file criminal charges in a case.
Michigan Criminal Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations set time limits for the government to bring criminal charges in a case. In Michigan, the prosecution has six years to file charges in most cases.
Colorado Criminal Statute of Limitations
Colorado law sets time limits—called statutes of limitations—for bringing charges in criminal cases. Violent crimes generally have longer time limits, and some crimes (like murder) have no time limits.
Nebraska Criminal Statute of Limitations
Nebraska's criminal statutes of limitations set "deadlines" for bringing criminal cases. Violent crimes generally have longer statutes of limitations, and some crimes have no statute of limitations.
Virginia Criminal Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations set time limits for the government to file criminal charges in a case. If the prosecution charges someone after the applicable time period has passed, the person charged can have the case dismissed.
Wisconsin Criminal Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations set time limits for the government to bring criminal charges in a case. If the prosecution charges someone after the applicable time period has passed, the person charged can have the case dismissed.
Oregon Criminal Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations set time limits for prosecutors to file charges in a criminal case. Learn about the time limits that apply to crimes committed in Oregon.
Missouri Criminal Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations set time limits for the prosecution to file charges in a criminal case. Learn about time limits for filing criminal charges in Missouri.
Kentucky Criminal Statute of Limitations
Kentucky's statutes of limitations allow prosecutors to file felony charges at any time. The law only places time limits on misdemeanor charges and violations.
Georgia Criminal Statute of Limitations
Statutes of limitations set time limits for bringing criminal charges in a case. If the prosecution charges someone after the applicable time period has passed, the person charged can have the case dismissed.