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Murder First Degree Murder Statute Of Limitations in Arkansas

Under Arkansas law, the statute of limitations for first-degree murder is governed by Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-111, which establishes a fixed period of three years for the commencement of prosecution. This statute applies specifically to the crime of first-degree murder, setting a clear temporal limit on when charges may be filed. The three-year figure is the sole verified duration provided by the statute, and the official source at Justia contains the full text of the rule, including any applicable exceptions or conditions. The worked example below demonstrates how this three-year period applies in a concrete scenario. For a calculation tailored to individual facts, the DocketMath calculator can estimate the applicable limitation based on the user’s specific circumstances.

Governing authority

In Arkansas, the statute of limitations rule is set by Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-111. The verified packet cites Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-111 (https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-16/subtitle-5/chapter-56/subchapter-1/section-16-56-111/).

Deadline example

For a Arkansas murder first degree murder limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 3 years. The authority packet cites Ark. Code Ann. § 16-56-111 (https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-16/subtitle-5/chapter-56/subchapter-1/section-16-56-111/).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 3 years.
• The example deadline is 2027-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the murder first degree murder statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.