Georgia Code, Title 17, Chapter 3 - Limitations on Prosecution

• § 17-3-1 - Generally
  (a) A prosecution for murder may be commenced at any time.(b) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 17-3-2.1, prosecution for other crimes punishable...
• § 17-3-2 - Periods Excluded
  The period within which a prosecution must be commenced under Code Section 17-3-1 or other applicable statute does not include any period in which:...
• § 17-3-2.1 - Exclusions for Certain Offenses Involving a Victim Under 16 Years of Age
  (a) For crimes committed during the period beginning on July 1, 1992, and ending on June 30, 2012, if the victim of a violation...
• § 17-3-2.2 - Statute of Limitations
  In addition to any periods excluded pursuant to Code Section 17-3-2, if the victim is a person who is 65 years of age or...
• § 17-3-3 - Other Exclusions
  If an indictment is found within the time provided for in Code Section 17-3-1 or 17-3-2, or other applicable statute, and is quashed or...

Last modified: October 14, 2016