La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 571

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 571 - Crimes for which there is no time limitation

There is no time limitation upon the institution of prosecution for any crime for which the punishment may be death or life imprisonment or for the crime of forcible or second degree rape (R.S. 14:42.1) or molestation of a juvenile or a person with a physical or mental disability (R.S. 14:81.2).

La. Cr.P. § 571

Amended by Acts 1984, No. 926, §1; Acts 2001, No. 207, §1; Acts 2015, No. 184, §6.

Amended by Acts 2024, No. 698,s. 1, eff. 8/1/2024.

Amended by Acts 2015, No. 184,s. 6, eff. 8/1/2015.

Amended by Acts 1984, No. 926, §1; Acts 2001, No. 207, §1.