Catholic Church Abuse Lawsuit in Alaska

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Statute of Limitations

Alaska: Civil SOL for childhood sexual abuse extends to age 47 (30 years after reaching majority at 17). No active lookback window, but the extended baseline SOL is relatively favorable.

Age 47 (30 years after majority)

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Alaska's civil statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims extends to age 47 — 30 years after the survivor reaches majority at age 17. This is substantially longer than most states' baseline SOL and means survivors who experienced abuse in childhood may still have viable claims without a lookback window, provided they are under 47. Alaska has no active lookback window legislation and no diocesan bankruptcies as of February 2026. Survivors over 47 should consult an attorney about whether the discovery rule could extend their deadline.

Alaska Data

Exposure in Alaska

Source: Alaska Statutes § 09.10.065

Source: Alaska legislature