# Where you live matters when it comes to prosecuting rape suspects

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- NBC News, 2026-10-02 19:19 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/statutes-limitations-rape-sexual-assault-rcna601009

> The statute of limitations for the most serious sexual assault cases can vary substantially for American adults based on the state where they live, according to 2026 data from the nonprofit Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, which tracks the issue.