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SB 196

Statute of limitations.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Freeman

SB 196 modifies Indiana criminal prosecution timeframes; specific changes await committee review and public disclosure of bill text details.

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
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Bill Summary · SB 196

Legislative bill overview

SB 196 modifies Indiana's statute of limitations for criminal prosecution. The bill has recently been introduced and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law for review. Specific details about which crimes are affected and how the timelines change are not yet publicly available in standard legislative databases.

Why is this important

Statutes of limitations determine how long prosecutors have to bring charges after a crime occurs. Changes to these timeframes directly affect victims' access to justice, defendants' ability to mount a defense with reliable evidence and witnesses, and law enforcement resource allocation.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether extending limitations helps victims obtain justice or undermines defendants' rights to fair trials with aged evidence and unavailable witnesses
  • Whether certain crime categories (violent crimes vs. property crimes, for example) warrant different treatment
  • Fiscal impact on law enforcement and courts if cases must be pursued over longer periods, and potential resource reallocation needs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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