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NBC News examined the statutes of limitations on sexual assault across the country and found dramatic differences in how states handle the cases.

States with criminal statutes of limitations for adult rape (orange) and no statutes (green)

States with criminal statutes of limitations for adult rape (orange) and no statutes (green)Jiachuan Wu / NBC News

Oct. 2, 2026, 3:19 PM EDT

The statute of limitations for the most serious type of sexual assault cases can differ significantly for American adults depending on what state they live in, according to 2026 data from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, a nonprofit that tracks the issue. NBC News verified and analyzed the data.

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