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Notwithstanding any other period of limitation under law, no person shall be prosecuted, tried, or punished for an offense arising under this chapter unless the indictment is found or the information is instituted within 6 years after the latest of: the commission of the offense, the last action in furtherance of the offense, or the last action to conceal the offense.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VIII. General Laws. § 47-4108. Periods of limitation on criminal prosecutions. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-viii-general-laws/dc-code-sect-47-4108/
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