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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 80(R)

House Bill 959

House Author:  Bonnen

Effective:  9-1-07

Senate Sponsor:  Seliger

            Previous law set the statute of limitations for indictment for injury to a child as 5 years or 10 years from the date of the offense, depending on the punishment level.  House Bill 959 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to set the statute of limitations for indictment for injury to a child, regardless of punishment level, as 10 years from the 18th birthday of the victim of the offense.