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In California offenses that are punishable by death or life in prison, have no statute of limitations. If the felony can result in over 8 year in prison it is set at 6 years. Less that that they are set at 3 years. And it will be from the time the individual is found, so it could be years later.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoCalifornia Penal Code states: 801.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other limitation of time described
in this chapter, prosecution for a felony offense described in
Section 261, 286, 288, 288.5, 288a, or 289, or Section 289.5, as
enacted by Chapter 293 of the Statutes of 1991 relating to
penetration by an unknown object, that is alleged to have been
committed when the victim was under the age of 18 years, may be
commenced any time prior to the victim's 28th birthday.
(b) Notwithstanding any other limitation of time described in this
chapter, if subdivision (a) does not apply, prosecution for a felony
offense described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 shall be
commenced within 10 years after commission of the offense.
Rape: 261/288/289 Kidnapping: 207-210
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∙ 13y agoIt would be very doubtful. Such a crime is definitely a felony. Many states do not have a statute of limitations on such crimes. And because a child is involved, even if they do have one, it doesn't start to run until the child turns 18.
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∙ 13y agoThat will depend on the jurisdiction. Most places would consider this a high level felony. Over 30 of the states in the US do not assign a statute of limitations on kidnapping, particularly if it is a child.
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∙ 10y agoCalifornia has three levels of felony statutes of limitations. Since the kidnapping could result in 8 years in prison, the limit is 6 years.
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∙ 10y agoIf it is punishable by life in prison, there is no limit in California. Otherwise it would be set at 6 years.
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∙ 7y agoIn most situations, kidnapping is a Federal Crime. As such it will not have a limitation. Some states will limit it, but most have elected not to do so.
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