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Statue of Limitations

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wallieann

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mississippi

If a child was molested (gratification of lust) at the age of 8 and is now 18, what is the statue of limitations for prosecution?
 


Silverplum

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Mississippi

If a child was molested (gratification of lust) at the age of 8 and is now 18, what is the statue of limitations for prosecution?
State Statutes of Limitations | RAINN | Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

Mississippi
The prosecution of the following offenses may commence at any time: sexual battery of a child, and touching or handling of a child for lustful purposes. Miss. Code Ann. § 99-1-5.

The prosecution of the following offenses must commence within two years of the commission of the offense, Miss. Code Ann. § 99-1-5: sexual battery, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-95; statutory rape, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-65; assault with intent to ravish, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-71; sexual activity between law enforcement or correctional personnel and prisoners, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-104; touching or handling a child or mentally defective, incapacitated, or physically helpless person, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-5-23; sexual involvement of school employee with student, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-5-24; carnal knowledge of step or adopted child, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-5-41; and incest, Miss. Code Ann. § 97-29-27.
 

wallieann

Junior Member
Statue of limitations

Thanks, what is the difference between code 97-5-23 and code 99-1-5 (touching or handling of a child for lustful purposes?
 

Silverplum

Senior Member
Thanks, what is the difference between code 97-5-23 and code 99-1-5 (touching or handling of a child for lustful purposes?
You're welcome.

I don't know the answer to your latest question. I just googled the results I gave you. You'd probably need to carefully read the codes and do some googling of your own.
 

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