根据追踪该问题的非营利组织“强奸、虐待与乱伦全国网络”2026年的数据，对于最严重类型的性侵案件，美国成年人所适用的诉讼时效可能因居住州的不同而存在显著差异。NBC新闻核实并分析了这些数据。
statute of limitations for the most serious type of sexual assault cases can differ significantly for American adults depending on what state they live in, according to 2026 data from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, a nonprofit that tracks the issue. NBC News verified and analyzed the data.