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Maine Criminal Statute of Limitations Laws
More Information on Criminal Statute of Limitations
| Code Section | Tit. 17-A §8 |
| Felonies | Murder, 1st or 2nd degree criminal homicide, incest, rape, or gross sexual assault if victim is under 16 yrs. of age: none; Class A, B, C crime: 6 yrs.; Class D, E crime: 3 yrs.; if breach of fiduciary obligation: 1 yr., max. extension: 5 yrs.; official misconduct: 2 yrs., max. extension: 5 yrs. |
| Misdemeanors | - |
| Acts During Which Statute Does Not Run | Absent state or prosecution pending in state: maximum 5 yrs. extension |
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