HB 3581
Removes the statute of limitations for most felony sex crimes.
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Bill overview
This bill removes the statute of limitations for most felony sex crimes in Oregon. Specifically, it eliminates time limits for prosecuting offenses like rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, and trafficking in persons. The law takes effect 91 days after the legislative session adjourns. Certain exceptions and new provisions are included to address specific types of crimes and DNA evidence.
Key provisions
- Eliminates statute of limitations for aggravated murder, murder, attempted murder, and manslaughter.
- Removes statute of limitations for trafficking in persons.
- Removes statute of limitations for rape in the first, second, and third degrees.
- Removes statute of limitations for sodomy in the first, second, and third degrees.
- Removes statute of limitations for sexual abuse in the first and second degrees.
- Allows prosecution based on DNA evidence in certain cases, even if the initial statute of limitations has expired.
- Establishes a process for prosecuting offenses based on corroborating evidence beyond DNA.
- Addresses specific circumstances regarding victims under 18 years of age.
Who is affected
- Victims of sexual crimes
- Prosecutors
- Defense attorneys
- Law enforcement agencies
- The general public
Notable changes
- Eliminates existing statute of limitations for a wide range of felony sex crimes.
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