2006-08-02 11:37:22 · 3 answers · asked by mr. max 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Don't know, but for "most" states its usually around 7 years, UNLESS the reason the victim remained silent was because of threats!
2006-08-02 11:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a CIVIL action against the perpetrator of child molestation in Missouri, Missouri Revised Statute 537.046 would be controlling. you can look it up here: http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/c500-599/5370000046.htm. Essentially it is 10 years after the person has turned 18.
For a CRIMINAL action against the perpetrator of child molestation, MRS 556.037 would be controlling. You can find that here: http://www.moga.mo.gov/statutes/C500-599/5560000037.HTM. It is within 20 years. HOWEVER, certain crimes have no statute of limitations: Rape, forcible Rape, sodomy, forcible sodomy, kidnapping.
If you need more specific answers, contact a Missouri attorney. If you need an attorney and don't have one, contact your local or state bar association.
2006-08-03 01:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Phil R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there are any at this time, you could look it up on the internet and know for sure.
2006-08-02 18:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋