Criminal Statutes of Limitations in Virginia

In Virginia, there is no statute of limitations for prosecuting felony crimes (Virginia State Crime Commission). Misdemeanors: prosecution must be commenced within one year next after there was cause therefor, with many exceptions, including petit larceny (5 years), nonfelonious malfeasance in office (2 years), and certain misdemeanors involving a minor victim (1 year after the victim reaches majority, or 5 years if the offender was an adult more than 3 years older than the victim). A prosecution for murder or manslaughter may proceed regardless of the time between the act causing death and the victim's death.