Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

What is the statute of limitations on bringing forth a civil rights case pertaining to false arrest (against a city, who governs their police), and unwarranted/illegal removal of children from custody/home (against a county, who governs CPS)? I've been told 6 mos., a year, and two years. Which is correct?


Asked on 11/17/09, 5:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Karnazes New York Offices of Elizabeth Karnazes

It depends, one year for false arrest, maybe 2 years for the other charges, and there may be notices that have to be filed sooner if the government is a defendant. No easy answer, sorry.

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Answered on 11/23/09, 5:49 am


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