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Rhode Island Criminal Statute of Limitations Laws
More Information on Criminal Statute of Limitations
| Code Section | 12-12-17; 12-12-18 |
| Felonies | Treason against state; homicide, arson, burglary, counterfeiting, forgery, robbery, rape, sexual assault, child molestation, bigamy, manufacturing, selling, distributing or possession of controlled substance, or conspiracy to any of the above: none; larceny, embezzlement, bribery, extortion, racketeering, antitrust violation, or conspiracy to any of the above: 10 yrs.; violations of refuse or hazardous waste disposal or water pollution: 7 yrs.; others: 3 yrs. |
| Misdemeanors | 3 yrs. |
| Acts During Which Statute Does Not Run | Stolen, lost, destroyed information: extends limitation period one year |
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