RHODE ISLAND : Rape/Molestation Statutes of Limitation
A person is guilty of first degree sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual penetration with another person, and if any of the following circumstances exist:
1. The accused, not being the spouse, knows or has reason to know that the victim is mentally incapacitated, mentally disabled, or physically helpless.
2. The accused uses force or coercion.
3. The accused, through concealment or by the element of surprise, is able to overcome the victim.
4. The accused engages in the medical treatment or examination of the victim for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or stimulation.
A person is guilty of first degree child molestation sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual penetration with a person fourteen (14) years of age or under.
A person is guilty of a second degree child molestation sexual assault if he or she engages in sexual contact with another person fourteen (14) years of age or under.
There is no statute of limitations for any of these crimes in Rhode Island.
Bob molests 13-year-old Jane. As a resident of Rhode Island, charges can be brought against Bob at any time for his actions.
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