OLR Bill Analysis

HB 7085

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR PROSECUTION OF CERTAIN SEXUAL ASSAULT OFFENSES USING DNA EVIDENCE.

SUMMARY:

This bill allows violators of the six most serious sexual assault crimes to be prosecuted at any time, rather than within 20 years after the crime, if the perpetrator is identified by DNA and the victim notified the police or a prosecutor of the offense within five years of its commission.

The provision applies to first-degree sexual assault, aggravated first-degree sexual assault, sexual assault in a spousal or cohabiting relationship, second-degree sexual assault, and third-degree sexual assault, with or without a firearm.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2007

COMMITTEE ACTION

Judiciary Committee

Joint Favorable