A prosecution for unauthorized video recording may be commenced within _____ after the victim discovers the offense.

The appropriate timeframe for commencing prosecution for unauthorized video recording is one year after the victim becomes aware of the offense. This statute of limitations is designed to balance the need for timely legal action while acknowledging that victims may not immediately recognize that they have been wronged. In the context of unauthorized video recording, this reflects the principle that victims should have a reasonable period to understand the nature of the offense and decide whether to pursue legal action.

The other timeframes provided, such as three years or seven years, would typically apply to different types of offenses under Illinois law but are not relevant to this particular violation. The specific one-year limit reinforces the urgency and the need for victims to act relatively soon after they discover that an offense has occurred.