Statute of limitation on sexual assault extended under new Michigan laws

Two new laws signed by Lt. Governor Brian Calley give underage victims of sexual assault will not have more time to either file suit or report the incidents to police. The law extends the station of limitation in sexual assault cases, bringing it to 15 years in criminal cases and 10 years in civil cases. The bills also allow for a civil action, if criminal proceedings have not been brought. Calley signed Public Acts 180 and 181 of 2018 Tuesday.