Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

child abuse, statute of limitations

1. what is the statute of limitations for children who are interested in prosecuting their molesters?

2. who/where can a child go for assistance when abused?


Asked on 11/17/04, 11:13 pm

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OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: child abuse, statute of limitations

For immediate help, please contact your local police or sheriff's department.

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Answered on 11/22/04, 5:09 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: child abuse, statute of limitations

The statute reads:

"within eight years of the date the plaintiff attains the age of majority or within three years of the date the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered that psychological injury or illness occurring after the age of majority was caused by the sexual abuse"

Of course proof is required to win. If you have such a case, feel free to contact me to discuss facts and proceedures.

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Answered on 11/19/04, 1:43 pm


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