News updates about statute of limitations

Statute of Limitations Bill Inspired by 1999 Appleton Stabbing
A woman fought for her life after being stabbed 20 times. Now she's fighting for justice for others.

Bill Targets Statute Of Limitations
A state lawmaker from Kaukauna is pushing for a bill that would end the statute of limitations for sexual assault and attempted homicide crimes.

Lawmaker Wants to Lift Statute of Limitations for Violent Crimes
"The monsters that commit these crimes should live with the fear of being prosecuted until they draw their last breath," an Outagamie County lawmaker says.

Rape accusations may be too late
OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- An Oklahoma City man accused of raping his stepdaughter 17 years ago cannot be prosecuted because the statute of limitations has run out, police say.

Lawmaker wants to eliminate statute of limitations for serious crimes
Right now, someone can't be prosecuted for attempted murder or raping an adult if six years has gone by.

Homicide victim's family lobbying to change New Mexico statute of limitations law
Sisters of an Albuquerque man murdered by his wife and buried beneath his garage for eight years, testified today before a state senate committee considering a bill that would remove all kinds of homicide from the statute of limitations.

Homicide victim's family lobbies to change New Mexico statute of limitations law
Sisters of an Albuquerque man murdered by his wife and buried beneath his garage for eight years, testified today before a state senate committee considering a bill that would remove all kinds of homicide from the statute of limitations.

Tax notes: Validity of waiver of the statute of limitations
AS A rule, the government is mandated under Section 203 of the Tax Code to assess internal revenue taxes within three years from the last day prescribed by law for the filing of the tax return or the actual date of filing of such return, whichever comes later.

Movement Aims To Replace Statute Of Limitations Bill On Sex Crimes
There's a movement in Pierre to draft the replacement of House Bill 11-04, which would change the statute of limitations when it comes to sexual abuse cases.

South Dakota senator proposing bill eliminating statute of limitations in rape cases
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - A South Dakota senator is proposing a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for rape cases in the state.