History: Add. 26CR10 (eff. Mar 27, 2026)

Section 9.1003 — Criminal charges; require citation to section violated; statute of limitations.

(1) A criminal charge brought under this act must include the particular section alleged to be violated.

(2) Unless otherwise specified in this act or another law, the state shall initiate prosecutorial action, including the filing of criminal charges, as follows:

(a) For felonies, not more than 2 years after the date on which the alleged crime occurred.

(b) For misdemeanors, not more than 1 year after the date on which the alleged crime occurred.

(c) For civil infractions, not more than 180 days after the date on which the alleged crime occurred.