Criminal Statutes of Limitations in Michigan

No limit ('may be found and filed at any time'): murder, conspiracy or solicitation to commit murder, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and certain offenses punishable by life imprisonment (listed chapter XXXIII, chapter LXVIIA and anti-terrorism violations) (§ 24(1)). Second- and third-degree criminal sexual conduct (MCL 750.520c, 750.520d): within 15 years or by the victim's 42nd birthday, whichever is later; child abuse, child sexually abusive material, fourth-degree CSC and assault with intent to commit CSC (MCL 750.136, 750.136a, 750.145c, 750.520e, 750.520g): within 10 years or by the victim's 21st birthday, whichever is later; if DNA of an unidentified person is found, these may be filed at any time, with a time limit running after identification (§ 24(3)-(5)). Kidnapping, extortion, assault with intent to commit murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, armed robbery and first-degree home invasion: 10 years (§ 24(6)). Human trafficking offenses listed in § 24(2): 25 years. Identity theft: 6 years. All other offenses: within 6 years (§ 24(10)). Time when the accused did not usually and publicly reside in Michigan is not counted (§ 24(11)).