State-by-state limits on prosecuting serious sexual assaults vary across the U.S.
2026 data from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network show that the time limits for charging the most severe sexual assault cases differ widely among American states.
Why it matters
Different state limits shape victims' access to justice and the ability to prosecute serious sexual assaults.
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