text: what would be the statutes of limitations for 500+ forgeries in washington state? i need to know, what would the statutes of limitations be for 500+ forgeries committed by one man in washington state? it's not a matter of number, it's when was the last one done, and at one point did the person legally harmed know or should have known.  it's generally one year.  but be careful, statute of limitations means when were charges brought, not how long the person has been able to avoid the police and getting arrested.  if they have been charged, just not caugh, statute of limitations is out the window