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Washington
Felonies: 10 years for rape (if reported within 1 year of commission), arson or misconduct in office; 6 years for criminal profiteering or organized crime leadership; 5 years for Class C felonies; 3 years for lesser felonies; no statute of limitations for murder, arson causing death or any type of vehicular incident resulting in death; If a child under 14 is the victim of rape, the statutory period can extend until 3 years after the victim’s 18th birthday even if the 10-year statutory period has passed.
Misdemeanors: 2 years for gross misdemeanors; 1 year for other misdemeanors
Code Section: 9A.04.080
When Statute Tolls: The clock does not run while the suspect resides outside the state.