Full question:
What is the statue of limitations on filing charges for embezzlement?
- Category: Criminal
- Date:
- State: Oklahoma
Answer:
The statute of limitations for filing charges for embezzlement varies based on the specifics of the crime:
For embezzlement of public money, bonds, securities, or property of the state or its subdivisions, charges must be filed within seven years after the crime is discovered.
For embezzlement or misappropriation of public money, bonds, or property related to school districts, including student activity funds, charges must be filed within five years after discovery.
For other criminal offenses, the general rule is that prosecutions must be commenced within three years after the crime's commission.
In cases where the defendant is out of state, the time limit resumes once they return to the state.
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