MI SB0726

Indictments for murder, conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit murder, criminal sexual conduct in the first degree, Michigan anti-terrorism violations, and certain weapons offenses may be found and filed at any time with no statute of limitations.

Indictments for criminal sexual conduct violations (sections 145c, 520c, 520d, 520e, 520g) may be filed within 10 years after the offense or by the victim's twenty-first birthday, whichever is later, with an exception allowing unlimited time if DNA from an unidentified individual is obtained.

Indictments for kidnapping, extortion, assault with intent to commit murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, or first-degree home invasion may be filed within 10 years after the offense, or within 10 years after the perpetrator is identified if the offense is reported within 1 year (known as Brandon D'Annunzio's law).

Indictments for identity theft may be filed within 6 years after the offense, or within 6 years after an unidentified perpetrator is identified if the offense remains initially unsolved.

Indictments for false pretenses involving real property, forgery affecting real property interests, or mortgage fraud may be filed within 10 years after the offense or within 10 years after the instrument is recorded, whichever occurs later; all other indictments may be filed within 6 years.