Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

A civil suit for sexual molestation when you were a minor can be filed no later than your 26th birthday against the culprit. You can try to file criminal charges anytime by reporting the incident to the police.

Yes. Notify the police and he can be charged with rape, lewd behavior with a minor, assault and battery, etc. To protect other young women and yourself, it is very important that you go to the police. You may also want to seek counseling and some group discussion meeting with other young women. The police and local women's groups can help with referrals. You could file a civil suit against him but he probbaly has nothing; judgments, however, are good for ten years and can be renewed indefinitely.

Good luck.