There is no statute of limitations on murder in Nevada. This means that a murder prosecution may begin at any time, even decades after the crime. 

Under recent changes in the Nevada criminal statute of limitations laws, there is no statute of limitations for sexual assault, or rape, if the crime is reported within 4 years. Other serious felonies including theft, robbery, burglary, forgery, and arson have a statute of limitations of 4 years in Nevada. Lesser felonies have a statute of limitations of 3 years.

The statute of limitation for gross misdemeanors is 2 years. The statute of limitations for misdemeanors is 1 year after the crime. In general, statues of limitations do not run if the suspect is a fugitive, or living out of state. They may also be tolled, or extended, if a suspect lies or conceals evidence.

Under the Nevada statute of limitations laws, the statute of limitations for sexual abuse of a child is extended until the victim is 21. In some cases, the statute of limitations is extended until the victim is 28. Felonious sexual assault carries a statute of limitations of 4 years. However, there is no statute of limitations for sexual assault if the victim files a written report with a law enforcement officer within the 4 year period.

In general, the statute of limitations runs from the last occurrence of the crime, or the last negative effect.  If a bank teller embezzles funds from 1997 until her retirement in 2006, the statute of limitations begins in 2006, not 1997. A statute of limitations may be tolled, or extended, in cases of pending legislation, or particularly heinous crimes. In some cases, the statute of limitations may also be reopened if new evidence becomes known. For example, if a witness comes forth in 2007 with new evidence on a 1999 assault, the statute of limitations may begin anew in 2007. 

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