After the referral gets to the DAs office, how long does the DA have to charge the crime?
Generally the Statute of Limitations for a misdemeanor is three years from the date of violation and for a felony it is six years from the date of violation. Many factors including, severity of the crime, age of victim, continuity of criminal activity and discovery of criminal conduct can significantly extend the Statute of Limitations. That being said, we try to review all criminal cases within 60 days. After the matter is reviewed, you can expect approximately 30 days for the case to be typed, including the necessary paperwork to initiate the criminal process and another 30 days for an open court date. Please be patient as we have seen a significant increase in serious cases in Winnebago County (68%) over the past five years and are now understaffed by more than 52%. See Challenges (link to page) for more information on staffing issues.
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- After the referral gets to the DAs office, how long does the DA have to charge the crime?
