California · Penal Code

PEN §801.5: Notwithstanding Section 801 or any other provision of law, prosecution for any offense described in subdivision (c) of Section 803 shall be commenced within four years after discovery of the commissio

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This statute establishes a four-year time limit for prosecutors to commence charges for certain offenses, measured from discovery or completion of the offense, whichever occurs later.

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Notwithstanding Section 801 or any other provision of law, prosecution for any offense described in subdivision (c) of Section 803 shall be commenced within four years after discovery of the commission of the offense, or within four years after the completion of the offense, whichever is later.

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