Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Molestaion

I was molested as a child by my then stepfather. It was almost 40 years ago, but I have now found out where he is and want to know my options. He could have harmed other children, too. How long is the statute of limitations?


Asked on 9/05/07, 5:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Molestaion

Long since passed.

In an action for recovery of damages suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse, the time for commencement of the action shall be 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, whichever period expires later...

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Answered on 9/05/07, 6:00 pm


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