No statute of limitations that would otherwise preclude prosecution for an offense involving the sexual or physical abuse, or kidnaping, of a child under the age of 18 years shall preclude such prosecution during the life of the child, or for ten years after the offense, whichever is longer.
Structure US Code
Title 18— CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
§ 3283. Offenses against children
§ 3284. Concealment of bankrupt’s assets
§ 3286. Extension of statute of limitation for certain terrorism offenses
§ 3287. Wartime suspension of limitations
§ 3288. Indictments and information dismissed after period of limitations
§ 3289. Indictments and information dismissed before period of limitations
§ 3290. Fugitives from justice
§ 3291. Nationality, citizenship and passports
§ 3292. Suspension of limitations to permit United States to obtain foreign evidence
§ 3293. Financial institution offenses
§ 3294. Theft of major artwork
§ 3296. Counts dismissed pursuant to a plea agreement
§ 3297. Cases involving DNA evidence
§ 3298. Trafficking-related offenses
§ 3299. Child abduction and sex offenses