Oklahoma HB1935 modifies the statute of limitations for various crimes, including extending the time for prosecuting certain crimes against children.
Oklahoma HB1935 amends the statute of limitations for various crimes. It extends the time for prosecuting crimes involving minors in pornography, child abuse or neglect, and human trafficking to the victim's forty-fifth birthday. Prosecutions for crimes committed against victims aged 18 or older must be commenced within 20 years. The bill also sets specific time frames for other crimes, such as those involving deadly weapons, wildlife violations, fraud, and false claims. The changes apply retroactively to offenses not time-barred on the act's effective date.
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