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    Nov 11, 2008, 01:05 AM
    Statute of limitations on child molestation
    I was wondering what the statute of limitations is on child molestation in the state of Michigan. I had heard that it was ten years or until the child's 21st birthday... is that true? And also I had moved out of state when I was 18 so wondering which state's law applies to me... the state in which the incident occurred or the state in which I am living. And also is it literally the date of my 21st birthday or anytime while I am 21 I can report it since my birthday was a couple months ago? Any insight is appreciated
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    Nov 11, 2008, 01:25 AM

    Child molestation doesn't wait for any date to be reported. It should be reported IMMEDIATELY. So do it NOW.
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    Nov 11, 2008, 07:32 AM

    According to MCL 767.24, there is none. Also the charge would need to be filed in the jurisdiction that the crime took place in.
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    Nov 11, 2008, 07:39 AM

    A few things, the longer you wait, the less likely the DA may take it seriously, or if they do take it seriously, there will be little proof,

    Not saying not to, but the question will be why you are waiting, report it.
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    Nov 11, 2008, 03:44 PM

    OK thanks guys... I plan on reporting it and talking to jag tomorrow... (my husband is in the military).
    The only reason I never reported it any adult is because I didn't want to tear my family apart. It was my cousin who did this and I felt that if I reported it that I would tear my mom and her sister apart. Even though I know my Aunt would be disgusted and angry I don't know how she would "turn against her son" and take our side of it. However my Aunt died a year or so ago so that is no longer an issue. But now my Mom and my Aunts daughter (not the one who did this) are super close and Im worried that she will stick to her brother. However she recently had a daughter and I am worried that he might hurt her. I don't think anything is going on and I am hoping that he has grown up since the incident with me but I don't want to be the person who could have prevented it and didn't. Im scared but I want to call her and warn her... is it worth breaking up the families if nothing is going on anymore? I can move past it and move on with my life but it does upset me to hear his name or see him at family events still. But would it be worth it to break up the family over that? Also he was young when this all occurred... like probably16ish... and now he is well into his thirties so I'm hoping that it was a youthful indescretion... but he did it several times... lots of times actually so I guess it wouldn't really be considered a bad judgement by a young adult... sorry I'm kind of running in circles here... Im just not too sure how I feel about all this still... Thanks for you advice... and I do plan on talking to JAG tomorrow.
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