33-1-1503. Statute of limitations.
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33-1-1503 . Statute of limitations.
(1)A prosecution for a felony stated in this part must be commenced within 5 years after it was committed.
(2)A prosecution for a misdemeanor stated in this part must be commenced within 3 years after it was committed.
(3)An offense is committed either when every element occurs or, when the offense is based upon a continuing course of conduct, at the time when the course of conduct is terminated. Time starts to run on the day after the offense is committed.
(4)A prosecution is commenced either when an indictment is found or an information or complaint is filed.