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Yes and no. Most felonies have statutes of limitations, but not all. The statue of limitations is different for each felony. There is no statue of limitations on murder (whicih is also a felony)

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Code Section 19.2-8

Felonies: Murder: none; cruelty to animals: 5 yrs. (except for agricultural animals: 1 yr.); making false presentation under VA Unemployment Compensation Act to receive benefits, attempt to evade or failure to pay taxes, violation of laws re: discharge, dumping, or emission of toxic substance, violation of rules of VA real estate Board, illegal sales of wild birds, animals, or Freshwater Fish: 3 yrs.; malfeasance in office, Building Code violations: 2 yrs.; violation of Campaign Finance Disclosure Act: within 1 yr. of discovery, max. 3 yrs. after offense

Misdemeanors: Petit larceny: 5 yrs.; attempt to produce abortion: 2 yrs.; all others: 1 yr.

Acts During Which Statute Does Not Run: Fleeing justice or concealing one's self to avoid arrest

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Q: What is the statute of limitations for felony and misdemeanor in Virginia?
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