Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Statue of limitation?

I want to know what the statue of limitation is for a child claiming someone has touched her.How many years can they go back?


Asked on 10/07/97, 12:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Morris Michael E. Morris, Esq.

Statute of Limitations for Abuse

If you're asking about a civil cause of action, the statute of limitations is seven years after reaching the age of majority, four years after leaving the dependency, or four years after discovery of the relationship between the injury and abuse. Of course, you really should consult an attorney about the specific circumstances.

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Answered on 10/08/97, 3:45 pm


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