Limitations – Murder, first and second degree manslaughter.

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A. There is no limitation of the time within which a prosecution for murder must be commenced. Such prosecution may be commenced at any time after the death of the person killed.

B. Prosecutions for the crimes of first degree manslaughter and second degree manslaughter shall be commenced within ten (10) years after the discovery of the crime. For purposes of this subsection, “discovery” means the date the crime is reported to a law enforcement agency.

R.L.1910, § 5624. Amended by Laws 1935, p. 20, § 1; Laws 1943, p. 84, § 1; Laws 2021, c. 354, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2021.


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