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District of Columbia Criminal Statute of Limitations Laws
More Information on Criminal Statute of Limitations
| Code Section | 23-113 |
| Felonies | 1st or 2nd degree murder: none; other felonies in 1st and 2nd degree: 6 yrs.; all other crimes: 3 yrs.; except if offense included official misconduct, fraud or breach of fiduciary trust: max. 9 yrs. felony, 6 yrs. misdemeanor |
| Misdemeanors | 3 yrs. |
| Acts During Which Statute Does Not Run | Fleeing or action commenced |
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