I understand having a limit for small crimes but for huge ones, like murder, why would the crime prescribe? Is there a reason for that?!
I understand having a limit for small crimes but for huge ones, like murder, why would the crime prescribe? Is there a reason for that?!
Many other reasons have been given. One more: let the archivists know when it’s time to throw away the paperwork and evidence.
Some crimes go unsolved with a bit of evidence collected, stamped, filed and stored somewhere.
At some point you’ll have to build a new building just to store the stuff if you never clear it out.
If you only keep the stuff for a few crimes such as murder the growth will be much more manageable.