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    Question Criminal Statute of Limitations in Washington State

    what is the statue of limitations for indecent exposure and child molestation for a crime that was committed before 1997 in washington state. Plus is there any recourse If you were raped by a man 30 years ago that is still alive?

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    Default Re: Criminal statute of limitations in Washington State

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    what is the statue of limitations for indecent exposure and child molestation for a crime that was committed before 1997 in washington state.
    Civilly, it appears to be three years from the date of your reaching the age of 18 or three years from the date the memories of the incident are discovered, whichever occurs first.

    Criminally, for an offense against somebody under 14, it appears that a sexual assault case may be charged within either 3 years after the victim's 18th birthday or 10 years after the crime itself, whichever one is later. Otherwise, if the incident is reported to the police within a year, the limitations period is ten years, and if not the limitations period is three years.

    There are factors which can extend a statute of limitations, so consult a lawyer in your state.

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