tolling statute

tolling statute
The suspension or interruption of the statute of limitations by reason of circumstances such as absence of the defendant from the state, concealment to avoid the service of process, etc. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 158; 34 Am J1st Lim Ac §§ 186 et seq.

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