What is the statute of limitations for perjury?

Answer 1

Perjury during an official proceeding has a statute of limitations of three years. Perjury during a non official proceeding has aÊtwo year limit. There is no limit for perjury committed in a capital offense.

Answer 2

In Colorado it will depend on what the specific charges are but in general the statute of limitations for a felony is not in place. For sexual crimes it will be set at 10 years. Other felonies are set at 3 years. Misdemeanors will be set at 18 months unless it is 3rd degree sexual assault which is set at 5 years. There is a 5 year extension if the individual is absent from the state. And for felonies involving children under 15 it is another 7 years.

Answer 3

Texas has a variety of limitations based on the crime. Felony level will be set at 3 years. Misdemeanors have a limitation of 2 years to bring charges. Being absent from the state will toll the statute if it applies.

Answer 4

Under USC Title 18 Sec. 3282 it is 5 years from the date of perjury. This title is more general and the 5 year limit applies to all non capital criminal offenses.

Answer 5

The statute of limitations on perjury depends on the type of perjury. Perjury during a capital crimes trial has no limitations, but perjury during a deposition has a two year statute.