IN HB1027

Eliminates the statute of limitations for prosecutions involving sex crimes under IC 35-42-4 (child molesting, vicarious sexual gratification, child solicitation, child seduction) and IC 35-46-1-3 (incest), allowing charges to be brought at any time.

Removes the previous restriction that limited prosecutions of these offenses to before the alleged victim reached age 31.

Maintains existing statute of limitations for other felonies: 5 years for Class B, C, or D felonies; 2 years for misdemeanors; and no limit for Class A felonies or murder.

Preserves DNA evidence exception allowing prosecution within 1 year of discovery of sufficient DNA evidence for Class B or C felonies that would otherwise be time-barred.

Effective July 1, 2012.