What is the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor charge
in Utah?
If you are arrested on a
misdemeanor charge in Utah, you will
probably be released from jail if the case is not filed with the courts
within 72 hours of your arrest. However, even if you are
released, the prosecutor may still file charges if the case is filed
within the statute of limitations period.
For most Utah
misdemeanor charges, a prosecutor can file charges up to two years from
the time the offense is alleged to have been committed.
Negligent
homicide (a class A misdemeanor) has a four-year statute of
limitations. Infractions must be filed within one year from
the
date of violation.
The
statute
of limitations for Utah felonies
is longer. Most felony charges carry a four-year statute of
limitations, but other more serious felonies can be filed at any time.
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may be pending,
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