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HB 210 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Connick
Abstract: Adds attempted first and second degree rape to the list of crimes with a 30-year time
period for institution of prosecution in cases where the victim is under 17 years of age.
Present law provides for a 30-year period in which to institute prosecution for the following sex
offenses when the victim is under the age of 17:
(1)Sexual battery.
(2)Second degree sexual battery.
(3)Oral sexual battery.
(4)Felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile.
(5)Indecent behavior with juveniles.
(6)Molestation of a juvenile.
(7)Crime against nature.
(8)Aggravated crime against nature.
(9)Human trafficking.
(10)Trafficking of children for sexual purposes.
(11)Pornography involving juveniles.
(12)Prostitution of persons under the age of 18.
(13)Enticing persons into prostitution.
(14)Crime against nature by solicitation when victim under age of 17.
Present law provides that this 30-year period begins to run when the victim attains the age of 18. Proposed law retains present law and adds attempted first and second degree rape to this list.
(Amends C.Cr.P. Art. 571.1)