Criminal Statutes of Limitations in Nebraska

No limit: 'There shall not be any time limitations for prosecution or punishment' for treason, murder, arson, forgery, first- or second-degree sexual assault, first-, second- or third-degree sexual assault of a child, incest, labor or sex trafficking of a minor, offenses under § 28-1805, and third-degree sexual assault when the victim is under 16 (§ 29-110(11)). Felonies generally: within three years after the offense (§ 29-110(1)). Misdemeanors and other lesser offenses: within one year and six months (one year for offenses punishable by a fine of up to $100 and up to three months' imprisonment) (§ 29-110(2)). Extended limits apply to certain offenses — e.g., 7 years for kidnapping, false imprisonment, child abuse and certain offenses against minors (measured from the offense or the victim's 16th or 18th birthday, whichever is later); 6 years for abuse of a vulnerable or senior adult; 5 years for identity theft and certain securities offenses. The limits do not extend to any person fleeing from justice.