Updated November 5, 2026 Florida’s criminal statute of limitations, section 775.15, sets how long the State has to start a prosecution: 4 years for a first-degree felony, 3 years for other felonies, 2 years for a first-degree misdemeanor, and 1 year for a second-degree misdemeanor. Capital felonies, life felonies, and felonies that result in a…
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