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OK HB2604

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2010

Primary Sponsor

Scott Inman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends statute of limitations for embezzlement, misappropriation, and falsification of public records involving school districts from 7 years to 5 years after discovery of the crime.

  • Increases statute of limitations for financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult from 5 years to 7 years after discovery of the crime.

  • Establishes 12-year statute of limitations for crimes involving minors (rape, sodomy, child abuse, child trafficking, child pornography) after discovery, with exceptions allowing prosecution at any time if victim reports within 12 years, physical DNA evidence is preserved, and offender is identified through DNA testing within 3 years.

  • Maintains existing statute of limitations for other crimes including bribery, income tax violations, fraud, arson, and accessory charges.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; relating to the statute of limitations; increasing statute of limitations for certain crime. Effective date.

Civil and Criminal Procedure and Courts

Last Action

SA's received

4/20/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Public Safety and Judiciary Sub3/22/2010
Judiciary2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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