Statute of Limitations for Manslaughter in North Carolina
- North Carolina is one of the toughest states on crime. For felonies, there is no statute of limitations; for misdemeanors, the statute of limitation is two years.
- Involuntary manslaughter is homicide committed without malice aforethought. A person is guilty of involuntary manslaughter if the act is not committed during the course of a felony or when the death occurs as a result of an action that is not likely to cause serious bodily harm. In North Carolina, involuntary manslaughter of all types is a Class F felony. Per the state code, there is no statute of limitations.
- Voluntary manslaughter is intentional killing without the prior intent to kill. The most common type of voluntary manslaughter is a homicide committed in "the heat of passion." In North Carolina, voluntary manslaughter is classified as a Class D felony and has no statute of limitations.