What is the law in California regarding the statute of limitations on charges of child molestation?

Statute is essentially pointless

The law has some subtle complexities, but here’s the general law in a nutshell: There is a 10 year statute of limitations for child molestation charges.  However, the crime can also be prosecuted within one year of WHENEVER a victim tells the police (even past the 10 year mark).  This sounds rather contradictory because this means that the 10 year limitation is essentially pointless, but it is the current law of the land. You should talk to an experienced Wallin & Klarich attorney familiar with these laws for the most up to date information.