How long can someone wait before reporting being raped? Is there a limit?
Technically, the statute of limitations in California has been extended to 10 years, but without corroboration (physical evidence collected at the time of the assault; other witnesses), admission of the defendant, or other victims with similar assaults by the defendant, it is not likely the case will move forward. You may report a rape to the San Francisco Rape Treatment Center and have physical evidence collected (or not) and not report it to the police. In this way your report could be used in a future case.
