ALBUQUERQUE (NM)
KOB-TV, Channel 4
January 29, 2020
By Ryan Laughlin
Lawmakers are trying to pass a bill that would close a gap in the statute of limitations for sex crimes against children.
According to the current law, cases must be brought to a judge within six years if the victim is between the ages of 13 and 17. There is no time limit for a case to be prosecuted if the child is under the age of 13.
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