Fleeing the scene of an accident.
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Public Safety
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the rules about how long prosecutors have to file charges for crimes like fleeing the scene of an accident that causes serious injury or death. Currently, there’s a six-year limit, but this bill removes that limit, allowing charges to be filed at any time. It also makes changes to how the statute of limitations applies in certain situations, such as when a person is out of state or when DNA testing can identify a suspect. The bill includes provisions to allow for charges to be filed sooner in cases involving child victims and DNA evidence.
Key provisions
- Removes the six-year statute of limitations for crimes involving fleeing the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
- Allows criminal complaints to be filed at any time for these offenses.
- Modifies the rules for tolling the statute of limitations when a defendant is out of state.
- Provides for filing charges based on DNA evidence, extending the timeframe in specific circumstances.
- Addresses evidentiary rules related to grand jury subpoenas and protective orders.
- Allows for filing charges related to hidden recordings in certain cases.
- Clarifies the application of the statute of limitations to crimes involving bribery of public officials.
- Addresses concealment of accidental deaths.
Who is affected
- Drivers involved in accidents
- Victims of accidents resulting in serious injury or death
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