Statute of limitations for rape in Ohio

Rule or statute summary

Run this scenario in DocketMath using the Statute Of Limitations calculator.

In Ohio, rape prosecutions are governed by the general statute of limitations in Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.13. DocketMath’s statute-of-limitations calculator uses that general/default SOL framework because, per your brief, no claim-type-specific sub-rule was found for rape in this jurisdiction dataset.

What “general/default” means for rape in Ohio

• Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.13 sets time limits for when the state must file a criminal case.
• For this snapshot, the calculator applies the default SOL period under § 2901.13, rather than a special rape-only deadline.
• The practical outcome: the relevant deadline is controlled by the general SOL categories in § 2901.13.

Citations

Use these sources to confirm the authoritative text before finalizing the calculation.

• Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.07

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Ohio general statute of limitations — Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.13

Primary authority:

• Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.13 (general limitation periods)
  Source PDF (authenticated): https://codes.ohio.gov/assets/laws/revised-code/authenticated/29/2901.13/7-16-2015/2901.13-7-16-2015.pdf

Use of the “general SOL period” in your dataset

Your jurisdiction data lists:

• General SOL Period: 0.5 years
• General Statute: Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.13
• Jurisdiction code: US-OH

Because no rape-specific sub-rule was identified in the provided dataset, this snapshot treats 0.5 years as the baseline period DocketMath uses when you input a rape prosecution date into the calculator for Ohio.

Use the calculator

DocketMath’s statute-of-limitations tool converts the statutory period into a practical “latest filing date” based on the dates you enter.

Run the Statute Of Limitations calculation in DocketMath, then save the output so it can be audited later: Open the calculator.

Primary CTA

Use the calculator here: /tools/statute-of-limitations

Inputs to provide (and how outputs change)

When you run the tool, you’ll typically enter:

• Offense date (date of the alleged offense)
• Jurisdiction: US-OH
• Case type / claim type: select the option that corresponds to the general/default SOL model for this Ohio snapshot
• Tolling/trigger dates (optional): if the tool supports them and your situation includes events that pause or alter the clock

With the dataset’s general SOL period set to 0.5 years, the output shifts mainly based on the offense date you provide:

• Later offense date → later deadline
• Earlier offense date → earlier deadline

What the output will look like (baseline expectation)

With 0.5 years as the baseline in Ohio, DocketMath’s output will produce a “latest filing date” approximately six months after the offense date (the exact day count may vary depending on how the tool converts fractional years into calendar dates).

Example relationship (approximate):

Practical checklist before you rely on the result

To keep your result aligned with the intended baseline model:

Gentle disclaimer: This calculator is a screening aid. SOL outcomes can change with tolling, charging amendments, classification issues, and other case-specific factors that may not be captured by the general/default input model.

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