Legal Question in Criminal Law in North Carolina

if a child was raped and suppressed the incident ...years later at the age of 18 it comes out after he ends up in the phsychiatric ward...is it too late to go after this person legally?


Asked on 1/16/11, 5:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Kirby Law Offices of John M. Kirby

Issues regarding the statute of limitations are always very tricky, and you are well-advised to consult with a lawyer in your area to discuss the particular facts of this person's case in more detail. As a general matter, a child's statute of limitations does not begin to run (in North Carolina) until the child attains 18 years of age. Therefore, an 18 year old would generally not have lost his or her claim due to the statute of limitations.

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Answered on 1/24/11, 6:32 am


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