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Legislative Update

Statute of limitations for rape

June 3, 2015 Filed Under: Criminal

S.E.A. 94, P.L. 72-2015
Effective: July 1, 2015
Provides that a rape charge otherwise barred by the statute of limitations may be brought within five years of the time that: (1) the state first discovers DNA evidence sufficient to charge the offender; (2) the state first becomes aware of the existence of a recording that provides evidence sufficient to charge the offender; or (3) a person confesses to the offense.
The full law is available at: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2015/bills/senate/94

Filed Under: Criminal Tagged With: statute of limitations

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