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

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HB-7085

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

Agency Affected	Fund-Effect	FY 08 $	FY 09 $
Criminal Justice Agencies	GF - Cost	Minimal	Minimal

Note: GF=General Fund

Municipal Impact: None

Explanation

The bill eliminates the statute of limitations for certain offenses provided that the perpetrator is identified by DNA and the victim notified the police or a prosecutor of the offense within five years of its commission. Since few such cases are anticipated, any marginal cost to state agencies under the bill is estimated to be minimal.

The Out Years

The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to inflation.