The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Jonathon Wagner.
DIGEST
SB 9 Engrossed 2024 Second Extraordinary Session Mizell
Present law allows the prosecution of any sex crime to be initiated outside of the existing time
limitations when the identity of a suspect is established by DNA testing.
Proposed law allows the prosecution of any sex crime to be initiated outside of the current time
limitations when the identity of a suspect is established using newly discovered photographic or
video evidence.
Proposed law otherwise retains present law.
Present law provides that a prosecution for a sex crime initiated outside of the existing time
limitation must commence within three years of when the identity of the suspect is established by
DNA testing.
Proposed law retains present law and adds that a prosecution for a sex crime initiated outside of the
existing time limitation must commence within three years of when the identity of the suspect is
established using newly discovered photographic or video evidence.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends C.Cr.P. Art. 572(B)(1) and (2))