Statutes of Limitations for Civil Action for Offenses Against Children

Date

2010-02-10

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National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse

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Statutes of Limitation for Civil Action for Offenses Against Children (10/2010) * This compilation includes statutes that toll, extend or eliminate time limitations for charging criminal offenses relating specifically to child victims. General statutes of limitations that apply to all crimes without specific reference to the age of the victim or children as a class of victims are omitted. When a statute extends or tolls a general statute of limitation, reference must be made to this general provision to determine the applicable time limitations.

Keywords

Law, Law -- state, Courts, Child maltreatment, Child abuse

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