Statute of limitations for sexual assault in Nebraska
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Published October 13, 2025 • Updated April 23, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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Rule or statute summary
Run this scenario in DocketMath using the Statute Of Limitations calculator.
Nebraska’s statute of limitations (SOL) for sexual assault follows Nebraska’s general criminal SOL framework—based on the materials provided, no separate, claim-type-specific SOL period for “sexual assault” was identified. That means the default rule applies.
The governing default SOL period is set by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-919, which provides the time limit for the State to file/commence a criminal case after the offense.
For Nebraska, the general/default SOL period is 0.5 years (about 6 months).
Note: This is a general/default SOL period discussion. If the alleged conduct is charged under a specific Nebraska criminal statute with a different timing rule, the SOL analysis can change.
Citations
- Nebraska general SOL period: 0.5 years
- General statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-919
- Source (text reference): https://law.justia.com/codes/nebraska/chapter-13/statute-13-919/
Because the brief notes that no claim-type-specific sub-rule was found, this article treats § 13-919 as the default governing rule for the “sexual assault” scenario described in the brief.
Use the calculator
Use DocketMath’s statute-of-limitations calculator to convert the 0.5-year (default) SOL period into concrete deadline dates.
Primary CTA: /tools/statute-of-limitations
Typical inputs
- Offense date: the date of the alleged offense (the start of the SOL clock in many baseline models)
- Jurisdiction: select US-NE / Nebraska if prompted
Typical outputs
- SOL deadline date: the last date the charge must be timely filed/commenced under the rule set the tool applies
- Time remaining (if the tool supports an “as-of” date): helps you see how much of the SOL window is left at a particular point in time
What changes when you change inputs?
With a fixed 0.5-year default period, changing the offense date shifts the deadline by roughly the same amount of time.
Example (mechanics of the time window; not a legal determination):
| Offense date (example) | Default SOL period | Approx. SOL deadline (example) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | 0.5 years (~6 months) | 2026-07-15 |
| 2026-04-01 | 0.5 years (~6 months) | 2026-10-01 |
| 2026-12-20 | 0.5 years (~6 months) | 2027-06-20 |
Gentle caution (not legal advice)
SOL outcomes can depend on more than the basic period, including how the clock starts, and whether any tolling or timing exceptions apply under Nebraska law to the specific charge and facts. The calculator is best used to model the baseline deadline so you can build a clearer timeline and ask more targeted questions.
Warning: SOL calculations can be affected by rules about clock start, tolling, and later procedural dates. The calculator provides a structured estimate; it does not replace a review of the specific charged offense and relevant legal exceptions.
Quick workflow for Nebraska “sexual assault” SOL timing (default rule)
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