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HB 61 Original 2019 Regular Session Norton
Abstract: Extends the period of time within which to institute prosecution for certain sex offenses
by 15 years if new and material evidence is discovered prior to the expiration of the 30-year
period.
Present law provides for certain time limitations within which prosecution is required to be instituted
for certain offenses.
In this regard, present law provides for 30-year period in which to institute prosecution for the
following sex offenses when the victim is under the age of 17: attempted first degree rape, attempted
second degree rape, sexual battery, second degree sexual battery, oral sexual battery, human
trafficking, trafficking of children for sexual purposes, felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile,
indecent behavior with juveniles, pornography involving juveniles, molestation of a juvenile,
prostitution of persons under eighteen, enticing persons into prostitution, crime against nature,
aggravated crime against nature, and crime against nature by solicitation. Present law further
provides that this 30-year period begins to run when the victim attains the age of 18.
Proposed law extends the 30-year period by 15 years if new and material evidence is discovered prior
to the expiration of the 30-year period. In no case shall the time within which to institute prosecution
extend beyond 45 years from the date on which the victim attains the age of 18.
(Amends C.Cr.P. Art. 571.1)