Clarifies that statute of limitation is tolled in certain cases until State possesses match of crime scene evidence and suspect's DNA.

This bill (A 719) amends New Jersey's statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions involving DNA or fingerprint evidence. It clarifies that the time limit for prosecuting such cases does not begin until the state confirms a match between crime scene evidence and a suspect's DNA or fingerprint. This directly affects prosecutions for serious crimes where DNA/fingerprint evidence is key, such as sexual assault or homicide cases. The change corrects a previous court interpretation (State v. Thompson) that had incorrectly placed the start date earlier. The policy change ensures prosecutions can proceed once a match is verified, not just when evidence is collected.