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Alaska Criminal Statute of Limitations Laws
More Information on Criminal Statute of Limitations
| Code Section | 12.10.010 et seq. |
| Felonies | Murder: none; 10 yrs. for certain violent felonies; felony sexual abuse of a minor: none; other felonies: 5 yrs., any offense that includes fraud or breach of fiduciary obligation, official misconduct in public office: extension 1 year after discovery offense, with a maximum extension of 3 years. |
| Misdemeanors | 5 yrs. |
| Acts During Which Statute Does Not Run | If outside the state hiding, maximum extension 3 yrs when a prosecution against the accused for the same conduct is pending in this state. |
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