CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT MURDER: 

ELIMINATE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

House Bill 4528

Sponsor:  Rep. David Law

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 4-19-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4528 AS INTRODUCED 3-22-05

The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to eliminate the 10-year statute of limitations for the crime of conspiracy to commit murder.  Under the bill, an indictment for conspiracy to commit murder could be found and filed at any time.

MCL 767.24

FISCAL IMPACT:

By eliminating the statute of limitations on conspiracy to commit murder, the bill could increase state correctional costs.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Marilyn Peterson

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.