In a case in which DNA testing implicates an identified person in the commission of a felony, no statute of limitations that would otherwise preclude prosecution of the offense shall preclude such prosecution until a period of time following the implication of the person by DNA testing has elapsed that is equal to the otherwise applicable limitation period.
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