Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Louisiana

in a civil lawsuit for damages from a molestation case, what is the statute of limitation to file? is it 3 years or 1 year from age they turn 18? I've heard both. What is the statute number where this is found?


Asked on 10/25/11, 12:19 pm

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Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

In civil matters regarding molestation, it is one year from the date the victim turns 18. In criminal matters, it is 30 years.

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Answered on 10/27/11, 5:44 am


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