Introduced by Sen. Margaret O'Brien (R) on February 27, 2018
To eliminate the time limit in the statute of limitations on prosecuting second degree criminal sexual conduct offenses in which the victim is a minor, and extend the time limit for prosecuting third degree CSC against a minor to 30 years, or until the victim's 48th birthday, whichever comes later. Limits would also be extended in cases where an unknown offender is later identified by DNA evidence. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 27, 2018
To extend the statute of limitations on prosecuting second and third degree criminal sexual conduct offenses in which the victim is a minor to 15 years after the offense is committed, or the alleged victim’s 28th birthday. In cases where an unknown offender is later identified by DNA evidence the statute of limitations would extend 15 years after the identification.