513.630. Statute of limitations. - Missouri Statutes

Statute of limitations.

513.630. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, aproceeding under this act* may be commenced up until five yearsafter the conduct terminates or the cause of action accrues. Ifa criminal prosecution or civil action is brought by the staterelating to conduct which would constitute criminal activity asdefined in section 513.605, then the running of the period oflimitations shall be suspended during the pendency of suchprosecution or action by the state and for five years thereafter.

(L. 1986 S.B. 450 § 13)

Effective 3-17-86

*"This act" (S.B. 450, 1986) contained numerous sections. Consult Disposition of Sections table for a definitive listing.

(2002) Special statute of limitations does not apply to any causes of action for recovery of property wrongfully taken other than forfeiture actions under the Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act. Yahne v. Pettis County Sheriff Dept., 73 S.W.3d 717 (Mo.App.W.D.).