Rhode Island S3105 sets the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault at 10 years from the offense date or the victim's 18th birthday.
Rhode Island S3105 amends the statute of limitations for second-degree sexual assault, establishing it at 10 years from the date of the offense or from the victim's 18th birthday if they were under 18 at the time of the offense, whichever is later. This change aims to provide a longer window for victims to seek justice, especially when they were minors at the time of the crime. The bill also sets a 10-year statute of limitations for various other offenses, including certain types of larceny, bribery, and fraud.
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