Statute of limitations for sexual assault in Ohio

Rule or statute summary

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In Ohio, the statute of limitations (“SOL”) is the last date the state can file criminal charges after an alleged offense. For sexual-assault-related matters, Ohio’s SOL framework is governed by Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.13, which includes both (1) the timing limits and (2) important start-time and tolling/extension rules that can affect when the clock runs.

Per your jurisdiction brief, no claim-type-specific sub-rule was found for “sexual assault” in the information provided. So, the period below should be treated as the general/default SOL framework under Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.13, not as a special “sexual assault” exception.

**What DocketMath does (Calculator: “statute-of-limitations”)

• DocketMath applies the relevant SOL framework from Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.13 to a user-supplied timeline.
• You typically provide:

  • Date of offense (the date alleged in the charging materials, or the date the underlying conduct is dated to have occurred)
  • Whether you’re analyzing criminal prosecution timing (the SOL in § 2901.13 is a criminal-law limitation period)

DocketMath then estimates the latest filing date based on the tool’s modeled approach to SOL start timing, using the period selected for this snapshot.

Practical note / disclaimer: This is a legal-information walkthrough, not legal advice. SOL calculations can be fact-sensitive, especially around the statute’s start-time and any tolling/extension triggers. Use the tool for a baseline timeline and confirm with the specific charging language and case facts.

Citations

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

• Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.07

If an assumption is uncertain, document it alongside the calculation so the result can be re-run later.

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Ohio’s general SOL statute

Ohio Rev. Code § 2901.13 is the general SOL framework for criminal offenses in Ohio. Based on your jurisdiction data, the general/default SOL period is 0.5 years, and this snapshot uses that general period because no claim-type-specific sub-rule for “sexual assault” was identified in the provided brief.

Primary statute citation (as provided in your brief):

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

Key practical takeaway

In Ohio, the SOL analysis is not just “how many years.” Under § 2901.13, the timeline can depend on:

• When the limitation period starts (the statute includes timing rules)
• Whether the running time is extended or tolled based on circumstances addressed in § 2901.13

Because your brief indicates no claim-type-specific sub-rule was found, this reference snapshot stays at the general/default SOL level using the cited statute.

Use the calculator

DocketMath’s statute-of-limitations calculator helps convert the statutory SOL framework into an estimated deadline you can plug into a case timeline.

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

Inputs to enter in DocketMath

1. Jurisdiction: Ohio (US-OH)
2. Offense date (required): enter the date the alleged conduct occurred (or the date alleged in the charging materials).
3. SOL period (tool setting): for this snapshot, use the general/default period from your jurisdiction data:

   • 0.5 years
4. Starting-point option (if prompted): if DocketMath offers multiple start-time modeling options, select the option that aligns with the tool’s default/ordinary interpretation of SOL start timing under § 2901.13, then re-check the output.

What outputs to expect

DocketMath will compute:

• Calculated SOL expiration date
• Calculated “latest filing date” (based on the tool’s deadline method)

How outputs change with different inputs

• Change the offense date: moving the offense date later generally moves the SOL expiration date later by roughly the same amount (subject to the tool’s date-boundary conventions).
• Change the SOL period setting: switching from 0.5 years to a longer or shorter period changes the deadline proportionally.
• Toggle tolling/extension modeling (if available): if the tool includes an option to model statutory tolling/extension scenarios, the expiration date can shift materially, because § 2901.13 addresses situations that can affect how time runs.

To run your actual dates, use the primary CTA: /tools/statute-of-limitations

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