Texas Statute of Limitations
Posted By Lance Stott on December 30, 2008
Art. 12, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure:
Murder, aggravated sexual assault: None
Sexual assault/ indecency with a child: None
Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death: None
10 Years:
Theft of estate by a guardian/trustee
Theft by a public servant
Forgery
First degree injury to a child/disabled/elderly person
Non-aggravated sexual assault/ no DNA
Arson
7 Years:
Misapplication of fiduciary property
Securing execution of document by deception
5 Years:
Theft
Robbery
Kidnapping
Burglary
Injury to child/disabled/elderly person, non-first degree
Insurance fraud
Three Years:
All other felonies
For a complete list of all limitations, see Art. 12.01, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
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