Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

What the time limitation on filing a charge of rape & child mulastration/


Asked on 2/22/10, 6:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Steven Meyer CPLS, P.A.

If you are talking about pursuing a civil case to sue the perpetrator for money, then the time limit to file a lawsuit does not begin to run until the victim turns 18. There are other factors that may extend it for a number of years.

These are very complicated cases. Our office has handled a number of similar cases. We would be happy to speak to you about the situation. We offer a free initial consultation.

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Answered on 3/01/10, 6:48 am


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