MISSOURI : Rape/Molestation Statutes of Limitation
A person commits the crime of forcible rape if such person has sexual intercourse with another person by the use of forcible compulsion. Forcible compulsion includes the use of a substance administered without a victim's knowledge or consent which renders the victim physically or mentally impaired so as to be incapable of making an informed consent to sexual intercourse (giving someone a drug to knock them out) .
A person commits the crime of sexual assault if he has sexual intercourse with another person knowing that he does so without that person's consent.
A person commits the crime of child molestation in the first degree if he or she subjects another person who is less than fourteen years of age to sexual contact.
Child molestation in the first degree is a class B felony unless:
1. The actor has previously been convicted of an offense under this chapter or in the course thereof the actor inflicts serious physical injury, displays a deadly weapon or deadly instrument in a threatening manner, or the offense is committed as part of a ritual or ceremony, in which case the crime is a class A felony; or
2. The victim is a child less than twelve years of age and:
a. The actor has previously been convicted of an offense under this chapter; or
b. In the course thereof the actor inflicts serious physical injury, displays a deadly weapon or deadly instrument in a threatening manner, or if the offense is committed as part of a ritual or ceremony, in which case, the crime is a class A felony and such person shall serve his or her term of imprisonment without eligibility for probation or parole
A person commits the crime of child molestation in the second degree if he or she subjects another person who is less than seventeen years of age to sexual contact.
Child molestation in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor unless the actor has previously been convicted of an offense under this chapter or in the course thereof the actor inflicts serious physical injury on any person, displays a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument in a threatening manner, or the offense is committed as part of a ritual or ceremony, in which case the crime is a class D felony.
There is no statute of limitations for forcible rape in Missouri.
Bob forcibly rapes Jane. As a resident of Missouri, there is no limit of time in which Jane must press charges against Bob for his actions.
Limtations for sexual offenses involving minors extend for 20 years after the victim reaches the age of majority (18).
Bob sexually molests Jane when she's 13 years old. She is afraid to tell anyone what happened, but when she turns 18, she decides it is best to report the crime. Jane has 20 years in the state of Missouri within which to seek charges against Bob.
The statute of limitations for sexual battery (against adult victims) is 3 years.
Bob commits sexual battery against Jane, who is 18 years old. She is afraid to report the crime, but must do so within 3 years of the date it happened in order for charges to be brought against Bob.
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