Statute of Limitations Calculator
An educational estimator for statutes of limitations on statutory and sexual offenses across U.S. states.
In most U.S. states, statutes of limitations for sexual offenses against minors are extended — often pausing until the victim reaches age 18 and then running for many years (commonly 10–30+) or with no limit for serious felonies. Based on incident year 2020, prosecution may still be possible today in California. Always confirm with the current California Code or a licensed attorney.
How statutes of limitations work
A statute of limitations is the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated. For sexual offenses involving minors, almost every U.S. state has expanded these windows in the last 20 years, and many have eliminated them entirely for the most serious felonies.
Why this is only an estimate
Limitations periods depend on the specific charge, the victim's age at the time, when the offense was discovered, and any tolling provisions. Use this tool as an educational starting point — never as a substitute for a licensed attorney's analysis.