Sexual Assault Statute of Limitations in California
Guidance from California Sexual Abuse Lawyers
Even though the law recognizes and in some ways respects how difficult it is for survivors to come forward, it also imposes time limits for filing lawsuits related to sexual abuse.
Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse Claims
In California, survivors of childhood sexual abuse must file a lawsuit before their 26th birthday or within three years of the date of discovery, whichever is later (Note, however, that if the abuse took place at a public school or in some other type of government-run facility, time limits may be as short as six months from discovery).
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At the Law Offices of Joseph C. George, Ph.D., we focus all of our efforts on helping survivors of sexual abuse primarily in the state of California. Attorney Dr. Joseph C. George's background and training as a clinical psychologist combined with our extensive experience have allowed us to achieve successful results in many cases where the statute of limitations posed a serious legal challenge.
You can trust our sexual abuse lawyers in California to provide you with the strong representation you deserve. Don't risk losing your legal right to seek compensation from your abuser, from the institution that allowed it to happen, or from those who covered it up or could have prevented it. Servicios de Traducción en Español Disponibles.