SB 289 Ohio Senate · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Eliminate period of limitation - rape prosecution or civil action

This bill removes the time limit for prosecuting rape cases and filing civil lawsuits by victims of such conduct, ensuring these actions can be pursued regardless of how much time has passed since the incident occurred. It also establishes specific rules for other crimes, such as allowing prosecutions for certain offenses to begin within five years of discovery if the victim or their representative did not know the crime happened sooner. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions that pause the time limit if the evidence of the crime remains undiscovered or if the accused tries to avoid being prosecuted.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 10, 2024 Last action Jun 11, 2024
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