Criminal Statutes of Limitations in Montana

No limit: deliberate homicide, mitigated deliberate homicide, and negligent homicide may be prosecuted at any time (§ 45-1-205(1)(a)); listed sexual offenses (including §§ 45-5-502, 45-5-503, 45-5-504, 45-5-507, 45-5-508 and others) may be prosecuted at any time if the victim was under 18 when the offense occurred (§ 45-1-205(1)(c)). Certain listed sexual offenses otherwise: within 10 years (§ 45-1-205(1)(b)). General limits: felonies — within 5 years after the offense; misdemeanors — within 1 year (§ 45-1-205(2)). Extensions apply for theft involving breach of fiduciary obligation, unlawful computer use, certain fish and wildlife and outfitter misdemeanors (3 years), and DNA identification (1 year after identification).