Criminal Statutes of Limitations in Oregon

No time limit for aggravated murder, murder, attempted murder, conspiracy or solicitation to commit aggravated murder or murder, and any degree of manslaughter. Rape, sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration and sexual abuse in the first degree (felonies): within 20 years, or if the victim was under 18, before the victim turns 30, whichever is later. Listed felonies (including second- and third-degree rape and sodomy, incest, promoting prostitution, and arson): six years (for child victims, until the victim turns 30 or 12 years after the offense is reported, whichever occurs first). Listed misdemeanors (such as third-degree sexual abuse): four years. Otherwise: felonies, three years; misdemeanors, two years; violations, six months. A prosecution is commenced when a warrant or other process is issued and executed without unreasonable delay. The period does not run while the accused is not an inhabitant of or usually resident in Oregon, or hides within the state to avoid service, but tolling may not extend the period by more than three years.