California · Penal Code
PEN §803.5: With respect to a violation of Section 115 or 530.
Civil
What this law says, in plain English
For violations of Section 115 or 530.5, the time limit to bring a case does not start until the offense is discovered.
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With respect to a violation of Section 115 or 530.5, a limitation of time prescribed in this chapter does not commence to run until the discovery of the offense.
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