NEVADA : Rape/Molestation Statutes of Limitation
A person who subjects another person to sexual penetration, or who forces another person to make a sexual penetration on himself or another, or on a beast, against the will of the victim or under conditions in which the perpetrator knows or should know that the victim is mentally or physically incapable of resisting or understanding the nature of his conduct, is guilty of sexual assault.
If the crime is committed against a child under the age of 14 years and does not result in substantial bodily harm to the child, by imprisonment in the state prison for life with the possibility of parole, with eligibility for parole beginning when a minimum of 20 years has been served.
A person who commits a sexual assault against a child under the age of 16 years and who has been previously convicted of:
1. A sexual assault pursuant to this section or any other sexual offense against a child; or
2. An offense committed in another jurisdiction that, if committed in this State, would constitute a sexual assault pursuant to this section or any other sexual offense against a child, is guilty of a category A felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for life without the possibility of parole.
For felony sexual offenses committed against minors, the statute of limitations extends to the victim's 21st birthday.
Bob sexually assaults Jane when she is 14. In order for Bob to be tried and convicted for his actions, she must report the crime and seek charges against him by her 21st birthday. At her present age, that gives her 7 years.
In general, the statute of limitations for felony offenses is 3 years after the incident occurs.
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